Old railway line (Great Northern line) converted into a multi-user path. Runs through gentle and scenic Derbyshire countryside well away from roads. Sustrans NCN route 54.
Large number of benches …

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27.6 km

Tutbury Castle

Impressive ruined castle. Privately owned but open for visitors (need to buy a ticket). Hard to get a good view from outside the grounds as surrounded by high walls, fences …

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35.0 km

Kingfisher Trail

Paved all weather trail that runs parallel to the canal

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44.6 km

Nades Café & Bar

Small cafe with a large outside area next to the canal. Excellent place to stop particularly when the weather is good and you can use the outside area. Bikes can …

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51.4 km

Swarkestone Lock

Nice place to rest on a cycle ride next to a lock on the Trent & Mersey canal. Can travel north from here to Derby on the route of the …

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59.2 km

End of the Pennine Cycleway at Derby Station

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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59.2 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.6 km

13.8 km

4.92 km

4.37 km

4.31 km

3.17 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.3 km

13.8 km

8.46 km

4.30 km

4.09 km

297 m

Elevation

Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Derby Station to Tutbury Castle loop

Darley Mills Weir

Mickleover Greenway (National Cycle Network Route 54)

Tutbury Castle

Kingfisher Trail

Nades Café & Bar

Swarkestone Lock

End of the Pennine Cycleway at Derby Station

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