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Belper Bridge – Dark Lane loop from Amber Valley

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Belper Bridge – Dark Lane loop from Amber Valley

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Belper Bridge – Dark Lane loop from Amber Valley

02:30

9.26km

120m

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: April 19, 2026

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

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Start point

Bus stop

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62 m

Strutt's North Mill

Highlight • Monument

Belper North Mill, also known as Strutt's North Mill in Belper, is one of the Derwent Valley Mills, given UNESCO World Heritage Status in 2001.

The original North Mill, completed …

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132 m

Belper Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Belper Bridge carries the A517 across the River Derwent.

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181 m

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.

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3.89 km

Milford Village, Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site

Highlight • Historical Site

4.10 km

River Derwent and weir at Milford Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

4.64 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.

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4.78 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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8.06 km

Belper River Gardens and the Stone Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the heart of the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site, the town of Belper has a fascinating industrial history. Hot on the heels of Cromford to the north, …

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9.26 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.37 km

2.62 km

2.08 km

405 m

398 m

366 m

Surfaces

4.04 km

2.67 km

1.08 km

845 m

398 m

195 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Belper Bridge – Dark Lane loop from Amber Valley

Strutt's North Mill

Belper Bridge

Belper Weir and Mill View

Milford Village, Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site

River Derwent and weir at Milford Bridge

Holly Bush Inn

Dark Lane

Belper River Gardens and the Stone Bridge

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