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Derwent River Weir – Elvaston Castle and Gardens loop from Alvaston

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Derwent River Weir – Elvaston Castle and Gardens loop from Alvaston

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Derwent River Weir – Elvaston Castle and Gardens loop from Alvaston

01:21

12.6km

20m

Running

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

Last updated: February 5, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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603 m

Courtauld's Wood

Forest

2

1.84 km

Derwent River Weir

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

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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3

4.01 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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4

5.25 km

Elvaston Cricket Club

Highlight • Structure

5

7.64 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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6

8.38 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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7

8.88 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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8

9.73 km

River Derwent to Elvaston Castle Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Link from the River Derwent riverside cyclepath to the centre of Elvaston Castle park. reasonable surface although beware of a couple of right angled bends where visibility is poor. Completely …

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9

10.8 km

River Derwent Weir

Highlight • Structure

B

12.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.90 km

1.35 km

1.23 km

1.07 km

445 m

344 m

244 m

Surfaces

4.62 km

3.55 km

1.74 km

1.55 km

498 m

451 m

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9°C

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