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Car Free Walk from Duffield to Derby (This replaces the Market Bosworth Walk)

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Overview

A walk from Duffield Station to Derby Station. The route crosses the River Derwent and uses the Centenary Way / Midshires Way to Horsley Scar and Morley. Return to Derby using the Great Northern Greenway, an old railway converted to a cycle / pedestrian route.

Friday, 12 December 2025
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

This walk replaces a walk from Market Bosworth which may be affected by strike action on Arriva Buses. Apologies for any inconvenience.  

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 59297 04076
Nearest postcode:
LE2 0GY
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Meeting time:
8:30 am

Meet at Leicester Railway Station, London Road, LE2 0QB. Meet at 8.30am for the 8.40 train to Duffield (via Derby).

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 34571 43594
Nearest postcode:
DE56 4HT
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Start time:
9:45 am

Walk starts at 9.45 am at Duffield Station, Station Approach, Duffield, Derbyshire, DE56 4EP.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 36169 35552
Nearest postcode:
DE1 2RU
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Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Walk finishes at Derby Railway Station, Railway Terrace, Derby DE1 2RU

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.75 per month
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