River Derwent – Chapel Farm Marina loop from Draycott and Church Wilne

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Draycott And Church Wilne

River Derwent – Chapel Farm Marina loop from Draycott and Church Wilne

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River Derwent – Chapel Farm Marina loop from Draycott and Church Wilne

02:06

8.37km

10m

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

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602 m

View of Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station

Highlight • Other

2.70 km

River Derwent

Highlight • Other

3.15 km

Derwent Mouth Lock

Highlight • Structure

This is a beautiful walk, a lot of which is along the canal. We will definitely do this one again.

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3.72 km

Chapel Farm Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice marina with a mix of narrow boats and river cruisers.

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4.22 km

Shardlow Wharf

Highlight • Historical Site

So important was Shardlow as an 18th-century river port, it was often referred to as 'Little Liverpool' and 'Rural Rotterdam' during its heyday. Its location on the Trent Lock, where …

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4.57 km

Telford's Warehouse

Highlight • Monument

When visiting the Red-Brick Warehouse on the Canal, take a moment to appreciate its unique architectural feature: the internal canal arm that allowed boats to be loaded or unloaded within …

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4.59 km

The Old Salt Warehouse

Highlight • Historical Site

8.33 km

St. Chad's Church, Wilne

Highlight • Religious Site

Its isolated location next to St. Chad's Water lends the whole area a tranquil atmosphere. The long-vanished village of Wilne was subject to flooding by the nearby river Derwent. Consequently, …

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