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The Chevin Descent to Milford – Holly Bush Inn loop from Holbrook

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The Chevin Descent to Milford – Holly Bush Inn loop from Holbrook

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The Chevin Descent to Milford – Holly Bush Inn loop from Holbrook

03:03

10.8km

230m

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 18, 2026

Tips

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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303 m

Gorsey Piece

Forest

3.03 km

River Derwent and weir at Milford Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

3.24 km

Milford Village, Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site

Highlight • Historical Site

Very steep hill leading to a rocky uneven pathway running between the local golf course. Pathway leads onto and covers the opposite hill to Belper with great views across the valley.

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4.04 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!

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4.99 km

Belper Volunteer Battalion Target Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

Former firing range. Circa 1800, the target wall dated 1800. The range is comprised of a tall tapering target wall, aligned north east-south west. approx. 25 metres long and 5 …

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5.25 km

Old Roman Road

Highlight • Historical Site

5.49 km

View of Belper from Midshires Way

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a lovely trail just across the top of Belper, offering scenic views of the lush surrounding countryside.

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9.21 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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9.36 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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10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.98 km

2.97 km

2.95 km

743 m

664 m

465 m

Surfaces

2.80 km

2.67 km

2.60 km

1.64 km

546 m

523 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

23°C

16°C

13 %

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The Chevin Descent to Milford – Holly Bush Inn loop from Holbrook

River Derwent and weir at Milford Bridge

Milford Village, Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site

The Chevin Descent to Milford

Belper Volunteer Battalion Target Wall

Old Roman Road

View of Belper from Midshires Way

Holly Bush Inn

Dark Lane

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