Darley Park, Derby

Darley Park, Derby

The course covers the formal park and the playing fields both sides of the River Derwent between the Darley Abbey toll bridge and the old railway bridge at Chester Green.
A brand new map following the flood defence work and a new course.

Park around Darley Abbey, the course starts opposite the café terrace.

Suitable for individuals and groups.

Map 1:5000, 5m contours.

Printable map available here.

You can time yourself in the Maprun app from here. In the app go to UK/Derbyshire/Derwent Valley/Darley Park and choose Darley Permanent Course.

Future events

Thursday 1 January 2026
Matlock Town

Thursday 15 January 2026
Heanor

Thursday 22 January 2026
Chaddesden

Recent results

Saturday 6 December 2025
Belper Parks

Autumn 2025
Derby Night MapRuns

Sunday 23 November 2025
Cromford Moor

Routegadget (view routes)

MapRun Results

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