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Derwent Valley Riverside Path – Elvaston Castle Country Park loop from Derby

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Derwent Valley Riverside Path – Elvaston Castle Country Park loop from Derby

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5.0

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Derwent Valley Riverside Path – Elvaston Castle Country Park loop from Derby

02:24

23.1km

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: April 19, 2026

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.13 km

Museum of Making at the Derby Silk Mill and Cathedral Green

Highlight • Rest Area

Site of arguably Britain's first factory (Silk Mill) which is now a museum. Also has a statue of Bonnie Prince Charlie celebrating his advance on London (which didn't get much …

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1.55 km

Derby River Gardens and Weir

Highlight • Structure

Stunning

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1.74 km

Derwent Valley Riverside Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Excellent quality traffic free route alongside the River Derwent. Very popular family route between Derby City and Elvaston Castle as all traffic free and flat. Surface is tarmac for most …

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9.66 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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12.1 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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17.1 km

Riverside Cycle Path, Derby

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Traffic free along the riverside and lined by blackberry bushes this is a great way to get through Derby avoiding traffic and busy roads. Only downside is that the path …

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23.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

5.12 km

1.15 km

911 m

212 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

2.21 km

1.59 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 25 June

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Derwent Valley Riverside Path – Elvaston Castle Country Park loop from Derby

Museum of Making at the Derby Silk Mill and Cathedral Green

Derby River Gardens and Weir

Derwent Valley Riverside Path

Elvaston Castle Country Park

Elvaston Castle Main Gates

Riverside Cycle Path, Derby

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