Darley Mills Weir – Derby River Weir loop from Breadsall

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Darley Mills Weir – Derby River Weir loop from Breadsall

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Darley Mills Weir – Derby River Weir loop from Breadsall

01:37

27.9km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

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1.16 km

Shiny Tap Taphouse

Highlight • Pub

The taphouse for the Shiny Brewery with indoor and outdoor seating. Good selection of brews at attractive prices. Occasional food "wagons". shinybrewing.com/shiny-tap

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The Little Kitchen

Highlight • Other

16.4 km

Darley Mills Weir

Highlight • Historical Site

Stopped off for Hot Chocolate at Darleys - on the Mill Bridge - it’s gotta be done 😉😉

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17.1 km

Sustrans Millennium Milepost – Derwent Valley Mills

Highlight • Monument

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19.0 km

Museum of Making at the Derby Silk Mill and Cathedral Green

Highlight • Rest Area

Site of arguably Britain's first factory (Silk Mill) which is now a museum. Also has a statue of Bonnie Prince Charlie celebrating his advance on London (which didn't get much …

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21.0 km

End of the Pennine Cycleway at Derby Station

Highlight • Rest Area

The Pride Park entrance to Derby Railway station marks the end of the Pennine Cycleway (NCN 68) that runs between Berwick-on-Tweed and Derby over lots of hills in the Pennines. …

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22.4 km