Derwent River Weir – Elvaston Castle Country Park loop from Peartree

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Derwent River Weir – Elvaston Castle Country Park loop from Peartree

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Derwent River Weir – Elvaston Castle Country Park loop from Peartree

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32.5km

70m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.3 km for 244 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.05 km

Hippo Wood

Forest

10.4 km

Alvaston Park Lake

Highlight • Lake

Great views of the lake

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10.8 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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13.5 km

Superb Tarmac Section

Highlight • Trail

if going clockwise from the Erewash/ Sandiacre to Derby canal when you get to breaston and the Navigation Pub stay on the cycle path there until it becomes impossible to …

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13.7 km

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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15.1 km

Giraffe Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Look to your right as you head along NCN 6 towards Derby... A wonderful sculpture of a giraffe nestled amongst the trees! May be tricky to spot through the trees/bushes etc. But its a nice surprise when you do!

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15.8 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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18.7 km

River Derwent Weir

Highlight • Structure

22.1 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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