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View of Darley Abbey Mill – Handyside Bridge loop from Derby

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View of Darley Abbey Mill – Handyside Bridge loop from Derby

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View of Darley Abbey Mill – Handyside Bridge loop from Derby

02:07

8.09km

60m

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: May 21, 2026

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.29 km

Derwent Valley Mills Woodlands

Highlight • Historical Site

2.57 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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2.69 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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3.11 km

Butterfly Garden, Derby City Parks

Highlight • Rest Area

The butterfly garden is situated next to the Hydrangea Collection and boasts a beautiful array of butterflies - they are a sight to see in the summer months.

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3.29 km

Darley Grove

Highlight • Historical Site

When Darley Grove was broken up in the year 1820, skeletons, coins and various Roman relics were discovered.

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4.51 km

Handyside Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

5.47 km

Sustrans Millennium Milepost – Derwent Valley Mills

Highlight • Monument

Nice little milepost featured along with a lovely bike/footpath through the park. Nice to be away from the traffic but do need to watch out for straying pedestrians and their dogs.

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6.08 km

West Mill Chimney, Darley Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

The four-storey West Mill was built in 1821. The mill was constructed using advanced cast iron structural techniques.

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8.09 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.93 km

2.02 km

1.89 km

964 m

278 m

Surfaces

4.40 km

2.11 km

568 m

416 m

319 m

278 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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View of Darley Abbey Mill – Handyside Bridge loop from Derby

Derwent Valley Mills Woodlands

View of Darley Abbey Mill

The Abbey Inn (former Darley Abbey monastery building)

Butterfly Garden, Derby City Parks

Darley Grove

Handyside Bridge

Sustrans Millennium Milepost – Derwent Valley Mills

West Mill Chimney, Darley Abbey

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