Middleton Top Engine House 2026

Aerial view of Middleton Top Engine House, on the High Peak Trail.

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The world’s oldest beam engine of its type in action. Discover how it got wagons up and down steep hills on one of the world’s first long distance railways. Restored 1829 winding engine built by the Butterley Company for the Cromford & High Peak Railway. The engine was in use until 1963 hauling wagons on cables up the 708 yards of the 1 in 8¾ Middleton Incline.

Contacts

Operator: Derbyshire County Council Countryside Service

Address: Middleton Top Visitor Centre Middleton by Wirksworth Derbyshire DE4 4LS

Telephone: 01629 533 298
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Website: View website

Open Days & Times

Easter 4-5 Apr. 3-4, 24-25 May. Sun 14 Jun-30 Aug; 13 Sep; 4, 25 Oct. Also BHol Mon 31 Aug. 1100-1600. Visit website for more details.

Travel

By Rail: Cromford / 2.5 miles

Facilities

Parking
Refreshments
Souvenir Shop

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Middleton Top, as you might expect, is at the top of a hill and offers delightful views of the surrounding countryside. This site has a visitor centre, gift shop and cycle hire centre, car park, toilets and picnic area. Whether on foot, horse or bike it is an ideal place to start your visit along the beautiful High Peak Trail.

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