The Steeple Grange Light Railway - Matlock

Jody B.

Lovely little steam railway that goes up the local hill through the forest. The team running it are so helpful and friendly and were more than happy for my step father in a wheelchair to hang around while myself and mum enjoy a ride in the mini train. They also have a little shop and toilets in the station which was handy. there is no real car park for the public, however there is the large black rocks car park a short walk away. This railway is located just off the high peak trail so its nice to enjoy when you are out for a walk.

Andrew L.

First visit after seeing the signs at Black Rock. Run by volunteers is a supper narrow gauge quarry railway pulled by a couple of diesel locos. Some parking on the site but when busy you can park at the Black Rock carpark and follow the disused railway to Steeple Grange, about a 10 min walk. There were two rides, one along its main line and the other to one of the quarry's. At the quarry there was a super little talk about it and where the stone was used. There's a small shop in the ticket office which also sold drinks and simple snacks - cash or card which was very useful. All the staff were brilliant, happy to chat, helpful and very knowledgeable which really added to the visit.they run mainly Sundays in the summer but do check the website prior to travelling. We found it was only a 5 min drive from Cromford Canal and Mills so could be a great combination visit. Site is dog friendly and they can be accommodated on the train. We will definitely pay many more visits. Adult ticket £6.00 ( sep 2024).

S A.

What a great little industrial railway and a really friendly welcoming group of volunteers with endless knowledge on the local area they even insisted i brought my motorcycle in the yard so it was safer.

Well worth stopping by and a very fair entrance fee, glad to have finally seen the railway in action after passing it many times while on the High Peak Trail.

Cath F.

A lovely little railway. Each ticket gets you 2 train rides. The first and longer ride goes from the train shed to Middleton and back along a line running through a tree lined cutting. On this journey, we had a young lad as guard on the train named Benjamin, who really knew his stuff. Gave us a great chat about the railway and its history. Very interesting. All the staff/volunteers were very friendly and funny and made the visit great.
The second ride was much shorter and just went into the nearby quarry. There was a geologist who told us about about the rocks and fossils found in the quarry which was very interesting.

Allister H.

Found this completely by chance and just made it for the last runs of the day. Two train rides and a fun geology lesson for a pretty modest price. Run by very friendly volunteers and recommended for anyone from small children to mature adults.

Vicky B.

Lovely little train ride run by lovely people 😊

Andi &. M. C.

Great little light railway, very educational. I've been wanting to come here for a while. Lovely friendly staff. Dog friendly too 🐕😃👍

Hayles C.

Absolutely lovely. Volunteers cheery, helpful happy & knowledgeable. Benjamin was a very happy young man who had lots of information. Highly recommend