Alvaston Short Walk

Alvaston walk starts from Alvaston park and is very relaxing and enjoyable.  Mainly following the River Derwent. Whether you take the option of walking along the riverside path from Alvaston Park to the city centre or the shorter alternative through Pride Park. For something different, you can walk to the top of the Derby Arena car park and do a bit of bird observation from several viewing points around the perimeter fence. You might also like to pop into the Arena Coffee Shop for some refreshments and with any luck watch cyclists speeding around the track.

Key points of interest for you to enjoy are:

• Alvaston Lake
  • 7.5 acre lake that serves as a mixed fishery with specimen carp and tench.
• The River Derwent
  • The river that played a vital part in driving mill machinery, placing Derbyshire at the forefront of the Industrial Revolution.
• Bass Recreation Ground
  • Named for Michael Thomas Bass, MP for Derby from 1847 to 1883, who was a generous local benefactor. He gave the land to the town in 1867.
• Longbridge Weir Powerhouse
  • A powerhouse build to provide electricity for the Derby City Council House.
• Pride Park Stadium
  • Current home of Derby County Football Club
• Derby Arena
  • Multi-use arena and velodrome, suitable for sporting events as well as exhibitions, concerts, product launches and conferences.

Head to Discover Derby (also linked below) for the route, more information on the key landmarks and information for stops for refreshments!