Derby Riverside Path

This traffic free walking and cycling route, offers an alternative route from Derby Station alongside the River Derwent, into the heart of the city.  This route uses a short section of National Cycle Network Route 6 into the Bass Recreation Ground, from where the riverside path continues to Derby River Gardens and Cathedral Green.

From the front of Derby Station cross the road at the pedestrian crossing and follow the pedestrian route between the Merry Widows and The Waterfall pubs.

Turn right into Calvert Street past the rows of renovated former railway cottages. Exit Calvert Street behind The Brunswick pub and rejoin the main road, bearing left to the pedestrian crossing outside The Alexandra pub. Cross over both roads using the crossings.

Pick up the walking and cycling path under the flyover, leaving the railway behind you and with the River Derwent on your right. Follow the path, across the small bridge entering Bass Recreation Ground and go straight on alongside the river.

Follow the city centre signs, (ignoring the bridge to the right over the river, which leads towards the County Cricket ground) and go under the ring road. Emerging from the wide underpass there are views of Derby Weir, the Council House and Exeter bridge.

For the city centre shops take the path between the Council House and Bus Station. The Riverside path continues to Exeter bridge, where you can turn left for the Market Place, or cross the bridge and continue alongside the river to The Museum of Making and Cathedral Green.

The walking and cycling path continues alongside the river to Darley Park and beyond towards Duffield, as part of the Derwent Valley Heritage Way walking route.