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Ockbrook And Borrowash

Elvaston Castle Country Park – Derwent River Weir loop from Elvaston CP

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Ockbrook And Borrowash

Elvaston Castle Country Park – Derwent River Weir loop from Elvaston CP

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Elvaston Castle Country Park – Derwent River Weir loop from Elvaston CP

00:49

11.9km

30m

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

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

142 m

Decorative Windmill at Hooks Dairy Farm

Highlight • Structure

2

1.45 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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3

2.69 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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4

2.79 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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5

5.64 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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6

9.10 km

River Derwent Weir

Highlight • Structure

7

9.13 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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8

11.2 km

Borrowash Bottom Lock (Ockbrook Lock), Derby & Sandiacre Canal Restoration

Highlight • Structure

B

11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.86 km

2.94 km

2.49 km

1.17 km

788 m

628 m

Surfaces

5.28 km

3.37 km

2.13 km

588 m

504 m

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Sunday 11 October

17°C

7°C

65 %

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