Walks from Duffield
MapBeautiful walks starting or ending at Duffield Station.
Alternatively, view walks you can reach directly from Duffield by train.
Duffield Circular via the Chevin
Undulating countryside with several steep climbs.
Warnings: Several steep climbs.
Walk details: Derwent Valley Line Community Rail Partnership (local insights).
Similar walk: Visit Amber Valley (PDF).
Duffield to Derby
Repurposed railway track along the Great Northern Greenway.
Time: 4h30–9h30
2 lunch spots: the Bell and Harp (1h–2h in), or the Three Horseshoes (2h–4h30 in)
4 end-of-walk rewards: the Alexandra Hotel, the Brunswick, the Waterfall, or the Merry Widows
Adapted from: the Leicester Ramblers.
Belper to Duffield
Superb views over open country. Footpaths through ancient deer park, farm tracks, a tarmaced lane and bridleway across fields and river-bank path. Passes through the historic settlements of Bargate and Holbrook and follows the Midshires Way for part of the route. Extensive woodland.
Warnings: The right of way cuts straight through the front yards of a row of cottages — this is the right of way.
Walk details: Derwent Valley Line Community Rail Partnership (local insights).