Excellent quality traffic free route alongside the River Derwent. Very popular family route between Derby City and Elvaston Castle as all traffic free and flat. Surface is tarmac for most of the route with the eastern part being crushed limestone. In wet weather the limestone can get a lot of puddles. Lighting on western part of the path.
Refreshments at the Derby Arena (velodrome) cafe which is a short distance (100m) from the path.

IanDent

July 29, 2024

Cycling

In 2024, the surface has been upgraded to excellent quality, smooth tarmac for the whole route between Derby City centre and Borrowash bridge.

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1. Derwent Valley Riverside Path – Derwent River Weir loop from University of Derby

27.7km

01:40

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2. Breadsall Greenway – Derwent River Weir loop from Ilkeston

51.0km

03:09

280m

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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3. Derwent Valley Riverside Path – Derwent River Weir loop from Long Eaton

34.9km

02:02

60m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 6.34 km

Uphill 0 m

Downhill 10 m

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Location: Elvaston CP, South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Derwent Valley Riverside Path

1. Derwent Valley Riverside Path – Derwent River Weir loop from University of Derby

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