Section 3 of 3, Derwent Valley Heritage Way
Little Eaton to Derwent Mouth
13.4 miles (21.6 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SK 362 414. Finish: SK 455 306. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 74 m of climbing and 96 m of descent; highest point 76 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Little Eaton.
- Bus stops
- Barley Close / Town End, 70 m from the start. Directions SK 362 415Queen's Head, 80 m from the start. Directions SK 363 414The Town, 90 m from the start. Directions SK 362 415
- Car parks
- Car park, 400 m from the start. Directions SK 359 416Car park, 440 m from the start. Directions SK 366 412Car park, 600 m from the start. Directions SK 367 418
Getting back
The section finishes at Derwent Mouth. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Sawley Roundabout, 860 m from the finish. Directions SK 456 298
Planning the Derwent Valley Heritage Way
- Planning the whole trail: derwentvalleytrust.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 75%, gravel and tracks 12%, earth, rock and mud 10%.
About 24% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 7 stiles, 5 gates, 6 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 28 m in a kilometre (1 in 36), starting 2.6 miles in.
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