Derwent Walk – River Derwent Path loop from Swalwell

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Derwent Walk – River Derwent Path loop from Swalwell

Easy

4.7

(6)

195

hikers

Derwent Walk – River Derwent Path loop from Swalwell

01:13

4.73km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

1.63 km

Swalwell Cricket Club

Highlight • Structure

Cricket club with function room for hire

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1.91 km

Derwent Walk Country Park Visitor Centre Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Cad park I get straight onto the Derwent Walk

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2.77 km

Derwent Walk

Highlight • Trail

The Derwent Walk is an old railway line that is not there anymore. The are several miles of long straight, flat surface to ride on. Popular with walkers, dogs and …

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3.10 km

Derwent Walk Country Park Trail Signpost

Highlight • Rest Area

Derwent valley explorer and Clockburn circular directions

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3.33 km

Old Railway Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Have a peek under the walkway to find this

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3.46 km

River Derwent Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

On this route if you go left to the river you get to experience the closeness of the river flowing right next to you.

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4.05 km

Butterfly Bridge, Derwent Walk Country Park

Highlight • Structure

The butterfly bridge crossing the river on the Derwent valley and heritage way trails

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4.60 km

Land of Oak & Iron Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

4.73 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.49 km

741 m

481 m

Surfaces

1.49 km

1.22 km

820 m

697 m

413 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

16°C

8°C

98 %

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Comments

February 3, 2024,Derwent Walk via Swalwell via Butterfly bridge loop from Winlaton Mill

Another easy start to walks around the north east. All relatively flat and the Swalwell incline is over such a distance you dont feel it in the legs.
Free parking at the start point.