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View of Darley Abbey Mill – Handyside Bridge loop from Quarndon

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View of Darley Abbey Mill – Handyside Bridge loop from Quarndon

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View of Darley Abbey Mill – Handyside Bridge loop from Quarndon

01:04

17.4km

110m

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: July 1, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.75 km for 67 m

After 5.32 km for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.78 km

View of Darley Abbey Mill

Highlight • Monument

Darley Abbey Mill is part of Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage site, having a rich industrial heritage.

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1.90 km

The Abbey Inn (former Darley Abbey monastery building)

Highlight • Pub

Darley Abbey in Derbyshire was an Augustinian monastery just north of Derby. Around it formed the village now bearing its name Darley Abbey village.

There are only two remaining buildings …

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3.34 km

Handyside Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

4.25 km

Museum of Making at the Derby Silk Mill and Cathedral Green

Highlight • Rest Area

Site of arguably Britain's first factory (Silk Mill) which is now a museum. Also has a statue of Bonnie Prince Charlie celebrating his advance on London (which didn't get much …

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10.5 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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12.0 km

View of Derwent Valley and River from Eaton Bank

Highlight • Historical Site

Great place to take in the view

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17.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.39 km

5.15 km

3.00 km

1.65 km

195 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.0 km

1.64 km

275 m

251 m

248 m

< 100 m

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View of Darley Abbey Mill – Handyside Bridge loop from Quarndon

View of Darley Abbey Mill

The Abbey Inn (former Darley Abbey monastery building)

Handyside Bridge

Museum of Making at the Derby Silk Mill and Cathedral Green

Shiny Tap Taphouse

View of Derwent Valley and River from Eaton Bank

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