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Elvaston Castle and Gardens – Elvaston Castle Country Park loop from Chellaston

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Elvaston Castle and Gardens – Elvaston Castle Country Park loop from Chellaston

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5.0

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Elvaston Castle and Gardens – Elvaston Castle Country Park loop from Chellaston

01:21

22.5km

50m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.47 km for 291 m

After 13.7 km for 193 m

After 17.5 km for 83 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.87 km

Derby Canal Path (National Cycle Route 6)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

We were handicapped by having to get to Derby from Belper's, where we live. If you start from Derby, might want to go from Elvaston castle to Weston on Trent, …

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5.64 km

Alvaston Park Lake

Highlight • Lake

Great views of the lake

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6.03 km

Alvaston Park BMX Track

Highlight • Structure

A quick loop is a must do. It's open access and easy to get on too from Riverside path

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11.8 km

Severn Trent Weir

Highlight • River

The lower weir by the Severn Trent works along the nice riverside path, lots of interesting water birds

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11.9 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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13.8 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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15.6 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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17.5 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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19.3 km

Coronation Plantation

Forest

22.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

4.07 km

3.38 km

2.71 km

1.98 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

4.62 km

3.78 km

1.66 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 9 May

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Elvaston Castle and Gardens – Elvaston Castle Country Park loop from Chellaston

Derby Canal Path (National Cycle Route 6)

Alvaston Park Lake

Alvaston Park BMX Track

Severn Trent Weir

River Derwent to Elvaston Castle Cycle Path

Elvaston Castle and Gardens

Elvaston Castle Country Park

Elvaston Castle Main Gates

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