River Derwent – Chapel Farm Marina loop from Shardlow and Great Wilne

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Shardlow And Great Wilne

River Derwent – Chapel Farm Marina loop from Shardlow and Great Wilne

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River Derwent – Chapel Farm Marina loop from Shardlow and Great Wilne

03:34

14.2km

20m

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: September 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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125 m

Telford's Warehouse

Highlight • Monument

When visiting the Red-Brick Warehouse on the Canal, take a moment to appreciate its unique architectural feature: the internal canal arm that allowed boats to be loaded or unloaded within …

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3.23 km

Ambaston Village

Highlight • Settlement

The hamlet of Ambaston is part of the wider parish of Elvaston, which is dominated by Elvaston Castle, a country house surrounded by lovely parkland and boasting a nature reserve. …

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10.2 km

Derwent

Highlight • Other

11.1 km

St. Chad's Church, Wilne

Highlight • Religious Site

Its isolated location next to St. Chad's Water lends the whole area a tranquil atmosphere. The long-vanished village of Wilne was subject to flooding by the nearby river Derwent. Consequently, …

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12.3 km

River Derwent

Highlight • Other

12.7 km

Derwent Mouth Lock

Highlight • Structure

This is a beautiful walk, a lot of which is along the canal. We will definitely do this one again.

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13.3 km

Chapel Farm Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice marina with a mix of narrow boats and river cruisers.

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13.8 km

Shardlow Wharf

Highlight • Historical Site

So important was Shardlow as an 18th-century river port, it was often referred to as 'Little Liverpool' and 'Rural Rotterdam' during its heyday. Its location on the Trent Lock, where …

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14.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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