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BELPER PARKS

16 ha

📷 Dave Bevis · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome16 ha

Getting here

53.02056, -1.47609

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Shortlands 23m away — 20 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Paid

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Derwent Valley Heritage Way

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

16 signed routes nearby · 41 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Midshires WayWalking route370 km

Multi-use trail links the Ridgeway National Trail with the Trans Pennine Trail

Named routeLength 370 kmRegional walking route
Derby Nomad WayWalking route79 km
Named routeLength 79 kmRegional walking route
Derwent Valley Heritage WayWalking route89 km
Named routeLength 89 kmRegional walking route
Centenary Way (Derbyshire)Walking route
Named route
Amber Valley Routeways Walk 11Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Wildersley Roadpublic footpath · 614 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 614 mSurface gravelPath type: service
Stoney Stepspublic footpath · 73 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 73 mPath type: footway
Highwood Footpathpublic footpath · 536 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 536 mSurface fine_gravelPath type: footway
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Ripley GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRef Ripley GreenwayLocal cycle route
🐴

Horse riding

5 public paths nearby

Public paths
Prospect Driverestricted byway · 49 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 49 mSurface gravelPath type: track
Prospect Driverestricted byway · 180 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 180 mSurface gravelPath type: residential
Kirk's Lanebridleway · 91 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 91 mPath type: service

About this nature reserve

Belper Parks is a Local Nature Reserve that spans 16 hectares in Amber Valley, East Midlands. This area offers diverse habitats including woodland and grassland, attracting wildlife such as birds and insects, alongside walking trails for visitors.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Belper - Parkside Nos 23 to 33

📷 Dave Bevis · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Belper - Parkside Nos 23 to 33

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Belper ParksUrban park0 m→🌱Belper River GardensUrban park1.2 km→🌱River GardensUrban park1.2 km→🌱Beaurepaire GardenUrban park1.3 km→🌱Beaurepaire GardenUrban park1.3 km→🌱Belper Memorial GardenUrban park400 m→

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