Elvaston Castle and Gardens – River Derwent Weir loop from Elvaston CP

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Elvaston Castle and Gardens – River Derwent Weir loop from Elvaston CP

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Elvaston Castle and Gardens – River Derwent Weir loop from Elvaston CP

03:13

12.7km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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344 m

Old Water Wheel at Markeaton Park

Highlight • Monument

Near the end/beginning of the trail, depending on which way you go-this is opposite a large and lovely green space-great for a picnic!

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468 m

Elvaston Castle Lake

Highlight • Castle

Very pretty Lake behind the Castle with direct access from the large Car Park. There's a good footpath all the way around it

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885 m

The Mound, Elvaston Castle Country Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

1.77 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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3.69 km

River Derwent Weir

Highlight • Structure

7.19 km

Ambaston Village

Highlight • Settlement

The hamlet of Ambaston is part of the wider parish of Elvaston, which is dominated by Elvaston Castle, a country house surrounded by lovely parkland and boasting a nature reserve. …

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11.3 km

Elvaston Castle Main Gates

Highlight • Monument

These gates are chained & padlocked shut, however if you are inside trying to get out, then we found that the low wall to the side was easy to clamber over

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12.2 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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