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East Midlands
Derby

Elvaston Castle Country Park – River Derwent Weir loop from Derby

Routes
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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derby

Elvaston Castle Country Park – River Derwent Weir loop from Derby

Hard

5.0

(1)

402

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Elvaston Castle Country Park – River Derwent Weir loop from Derby

02:02

19.4km

30m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 11, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.61 km

Alvaston Park

Highlight • Lake

Alvaston Park features a lovely lake with its own island, a trail that boasts over 20 exotic trees, a superb BMX track and a science garden. Covering 85 acres (34 …

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2

8.01 km

The Harrington Arms

Highlight • Parking

The pub has a big car park at the back, great place to start & finish your tour. Lovely pub garden to eat & drink in too.

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3

9.19 km

This is the eastern access point to Elvaston Castle. It is a 19th-century Gothic Revical Castle set within a 200 acre county park that offers walking paths and lovely scenery.

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4

9.74 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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5

11.4 km

Elvaston Castle Main Gates

Highlight • Monument

These gates are chained & padlocked shut, however if you are inside trying to get out, then we found that the low wall to the side was easy to clamber over

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6

12.3 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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7

13.4 km

River Derwent Weir

Highlight • Structure

B

19.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

4.60 km

1.65 km

677 m

676 m

591 m

200 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

2.01 km

1.96 km

1.61 km

1.03 km

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Thursday 7 May

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9°C

24 %

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