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The Chevin Descent to Milford – Dark Lane loop from Belper

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The Chevin Descent to Milford – Dark Lane loop from Belper

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The Chevin Descent to Milford – Dark Lane loop from Belper

01:03

13.8km

250m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 29 m for 61 m

After 13.7 km for 61 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.87 km

Belper Town FC Stadium

Highlight • Rest Area

Lying in a picturesque setting, at Christchurch Meadow, Belper Town's stadium has a current capacity of 2,600.

Tip by

2

3.14 km

River Derwent Weir and Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge over the river Derwent, scenic little spot.

Tip by

3

3.23 km

Belper Weir and Mill View

Highlight • Monument

A peaceful little spot next to the river where you can admire the weir, the mill & River Gardens on the other bank or the beautifully arranged flowers.

Tip by

4

5.46 km

Midshires Way Bridleway – Belper

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Really great bit of bridleway across the top of Belper. This is a good, really long track with some techy features, for off-road bikes only.

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5

6.92 km

The Chevin Descent to Milford

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a really fun and fast blast with some great rocky features. Best on a mountain bike, but can also be fun on a gravel bike too, if you're happy to take it a bit steadier!

Tip by

6

7.36 km

Jacksons Lane Singletrack Descent

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Take a left after completing the Chevin for a fun single track descent, rooty and rocky in places but nothing too technical

Tip by

7

9.00 km

Holly Bush Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Excellent pub, first class ales & food, lovely staff, once visited by Dick Turpin, what more could you ask for.

Tip by

8

9.14 km

Dark Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Climb out of Makeney, starts off as Tarmac changes to stone and then to natural singletrack before spitting you out onto Shaws Road.

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B

13.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.50 km

3.66 km

2.83 km

1.38 km

436 m

Surfaces

9.58 km

2.79 km

480 m

405 m

376 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Monday 12 October

18°C

9°C

96 %

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