Belper River Gardens

Amber Valley Group

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Overview

A walk with Howard, Initially alongside the river, then up towards Blackbrook via Strutts Corn Mill. Along Plains Lane through Blackbrook , into Handley Wood and the upwards towards Longwalls Lane. After that’s, it’s down to Belper Lane End, Wyver Farm, Wyver Lane ,River Gardens.

Friday, 23 January 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

A mixture of hard surface , lanes and muddy footpaths and one very muddy farm yard!

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 34611 48015
Nearest postcode:: DE56 1BE
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Start and parking at Belper River gardens, currently the car parking is free due to both parking ticket machines being out of service , otherwise pay and display.

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