Sheep Pasture Incline

Sheep Pasture Incline is a former railway incline in Sheep Pasture, Derbyshire once part of the Cromford and High Peak Railway. The incline was one of six gradients on the entire line from Cromford to Whaley Bridge in High Peak, Derbyshire. The incline was opened in 1830 and was in use until 1967 when the entire line from Whaley Bridge to Middleton was closed, with the section to Cromford closing in 1963. Today, the incline is used as part of the High Peak Trail. Sheep Pasture Incline was also 1 in 9 gradient, like the other slopes on the former railway.[1][2][3][4]

References

1. "Cromford and High Peak Railway". www.pittdixon.go-plus.net. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
2. "Cromford & High Peak Railway". The Goyt Valley. 24 November 2015. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
3. "Sheep Pasture Incline and Engine House". www.wondersofthepeak.org.uk. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
4. "Middleton and Sheep Pasture inclines". www.forgottenrelics.co.uk. Retrieved 13 October 2020.