Holly Bush Inn – Dark Lane loop from Duffield Castle

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Holly Bush Inn – Dark Lane loop from Duffield Castle

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Holly Bush Inn – Dark Lane loop from Duffield Castle

02:39

9.87km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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565 m

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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709 m

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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4.03 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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4.25 km

Belper Memorial Gardens are located centrally in Belper and contain trees, attractive planting and a number of benches. George Herbert Strutt, the cotton mill owner and philanthropist granted the land …

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5.73 km

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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5.85 km

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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9.56 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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