Eyes Bridge – View Over the Two Valleys loop from Duffield

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Eyes Bridge – View Over the Two Valleys loop from Duffield

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Eyes Bridge – View Over the Two Valleys loop from Duffield

02:44

10.2km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 137 m for 152 m

Customers only

After 9.87 km for 152 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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300 m

St Alkmund's Church and War Memorial, Duffield

Highlight • Historical Site

The church is Grade I listed. The current building dates from the 14th century, but was restored in 1847 by James Piers St Aubyn and in 1896–97 by John Oldrid Scott.

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1.48 km

Peckwash Mill Chimney

Highlight • Historical Site

On this site, Thomas Tempest, 1768-1832, a corn miller developed an extensive paper mill. The building which survives is now a dwelling. It is built of coursed stone and was …

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3.67 km

St Paul's Church, Little Eaton

Highlight • Historical Site

Construction of the church started in 1791 and it was consecrated on 9 July 1791 by the Bishop of Lichfield, James Cornwallis. It was enlarged in 1837 when capacity was …

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3.73 km

Stone Monument in St Peter's Park

Highlight • Monument

St Peter’s Park, which was given to the village by Thomas Bates in 1902, provides excellent sporting facilities. The sports pavilion was erected in 1966, funded by money raised locally.

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3.74 km

View Over the Two Valleys

Highlight • Viewpoint

great views over the two valleys

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7.41 km

Mushroom Wood

Forest

10.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.58 km

1.91 km

1.45 km

1.36 km

841 m

Surfaces

4.70 km

2.89 km

1.06 km

841 m

655 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

8°C

48 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Comments

August 19, 2023,Hiking around the Lenn and Ben

Great little hike amongst the fields, most of which the doggo can be off lead (however note, definitely not through the farm fields), topped off with a pub stop - perfect!

April 29, 2023,Little Eaton Loop 🤩

A beautiful loop aroubd Little Eaton in the sunshine🌞 a countryside hidden gem only a stonesthrow away from Derby city! With stunnings views and little incline this is a great walk with a riverside pub stop on route, AND EVEN BABY LAMBS!! What more can you want 🥰

May 23, 2023,Little Eaton Loop - Walk

Stroll around the countryside at Little Eaton, inside the "V" where the A6 joins the A38 just North of Derby.
The Bluebells have almost vanished now, to be replaced by Buttercups in the meadows.