City Centre Parks and the Green Spaces of Derby
Derby
43 metres climb
Risk assessed route
Distance - 7.5 miles
Bike suitability - Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road
About the route
Starting point
QUAD Cinema Derby, Market Place, City Centre Derby
Derby
Derbyshire
DE1 3AS
QUAD Derby
An anti-clockwise circular route starting East out of the City and heading North, then West. Taking in the many parks and green spaces (nine in total) in this part of Derby. This circular route covers both the University Campus and Markeaton Park.
At each Park there is the option to go and explore a little bit further. The route passes numerous historical features including the Silk Mill now housing the Industrial Museum as well as Darley Mill a part of the Derwent Heritage site. Also seek out the renowned collection of hydrangea at Darley Park.