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Butterley Reservoir – Allestree Park loop from Alfreton

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Butterley Reservoir – Allestree Park loop from Alfreton

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Butterley Reservoir – Allestree Park loop from Alfreton

02:53

46.7km

380m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.54 km for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.57 km

Butterley Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Reservoir adjacent to the old Butterley Company site, now used for angling. Visit at the right time and you may be lucky enough to see a steam train cross the far embankment.

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18.8 km

Shiny Tap Taphouse

Highlight • Pub

The taphouse for the Shiny Brewery with indoor and outdoor seating. Good selection of brews at attractive prices. Occasional food "wagons". shinybrewing.com/shiny-tap

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22.7 km

Allestree Park

Highlight • Settlement

The 18-hole Golf Course opened in 1955, was closed in December 2020 and has now disappeared. There are several colour-coded & waymarked walking, running & nature trails to enjoy. Allestree …

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33.9 km

Dunge Wood

Forest

35.9 km

Amber Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Remnants of an old road that takes you up above the River Amber and through a Small Holding, don’t forget to say Hello to the Goats and Horses as you pass through

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36.4 km

Bullbridge Aqueduct on the Cromford Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This steep up and over section of gravelly road would have been the original route to Crich from Belper and would have also connected to Cromford Canal before the demolition of the Bullbridge Viaduct and the creation of the A610.

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40.6 km