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Elvaston Castle and Gardens – Derwent River Weir loop from Aston-on-Trent

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Elvaston Castle and Gardens – Derwent River Weir loop from Aston-on-Trent

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Elvaston Castle and Gardens – Derwent River Weir loop from Aston-on-Trent

02:12

21.1km

50m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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9.31 km

Elvaston Castle — Eastern Approach

Highlight • Castle

This is the eastern access point to Elvaston Castle. It is a 19th-century Gothic Revical Castle set within a 200 acre county park that offers walking paths and lovely scenery.

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9.80 km

Italian Garden at Elvaston Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Part of the 19th century
formal gardens laid out at Elvaston Castle.

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9.98 km

Elvaston Castle and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

Country park and cafe that is a very popular destination for cyclists as flat, traffic free routes to it from Derby.
Lots of secret areas of the park to explore.

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10.6 km

Elvaston Conservation Circular Walk

Highlight • Trail

Does get boggy during rainy season

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11.5 km

Elvaston Castle Country Park

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a lovely country park. It’s got a car park if you feel more comfortable parking your car here to start or finish a Tour. There’s often an ice cream van in the car park.

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12.3 km

Just downstream of Elvaston Castle, the River Derwent flows over a wide, stepped weir with broad impressive cascades. The surrounding wetlands are rich in wildlife, with chances to spot kingfishers, ducks, and even leaping salmon when conditions are right.

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13.0 km

River Derwent Weir

Highlight • Structure

17.0 km

Coronation Plantation

Forest

21.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

6.36 km

1.33 km

1.18 km

1.04 km

425 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.19 km

8.92 km

1.29 km

1.10 km

588 m

< 100 m

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Elvaston Castle and Gardens – Derwent River Weir loop from Aston-on-Trent

Elvaston Castle — Eastern Approach

Italian Garden at Elvaston Castle

Elvaston Castle and Gardens

Elvaston Conservation Circular Walk

Elvaston Castle Country Park

Derwent River Weir

River Derwent Weir

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