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Whirly Footbridge – Markeaton Park loop from Derby

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Whirly Footbridge – Markeaton Park loop from Derby

Moderate

4.4

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Whirly Footbridge – Markeaton Park loop from Derby

02:24

9.28km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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964 m

Whirly Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

1.40 km

Markeaton Park

Highlight • Cafe

Markeaton Park is the most visited park in the Deby area attracting over one million visitors per year. It's about 207 acres.
The Mundy family owned the area from 1516 …

Tip by

1.52 km

Stone Bridge and Waterfowl, Markeaton Park

Highlight • Lake

2.86 km

Bridleway from Markeaton Lane to Upper Vicar Wood

Highlight • Trail

3.98 km

View from Upper Vicars Wood Summit

Highlight • Forest

Northwest of Derby the high ground on the edge of Upper Vicars Wood gives amazing views all around. You're at about 394 ft (190 m).

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4.53 km

View Towards Mackworth Village and Mickleover

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.87 km

Old School House, Mackworth

Highlight • Historical Site

6.28 km

All Saints' Church, Mackworth and Markeaton

Highlight • Historical Site

The church dates from the 14th century. It was restored and reopened by the Bishop of Lichfield on Thursday 13 November 1851.

Reredos were designed by James K Colling of London and added in 1878.

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9.28 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.82 km

1.04 km

735 m

361 m

245 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.02 km

1.94 km

1.92 km

928 m

735 m

728 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 7 May

17°C

9°C

24 %

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Whirly Footbridge – Markeaton Park loop from Derby

Whirly Footbridge

Markeaton Park

Stone Bridge and Waterfowl, Markeaton Park

Bridleway from Markeaton Lane to Upper Vicar Wood

View from Upper Vicars Wood Summit

View Towards Mackworth Village and Mickleover

Old School House, Mackworth

All Saints' Church, Mackworth and Markeaton

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