Mickleover

Mickleover is located 2 miles west of the city centre and is the most westerly village of the City of Derby in the United Kingdom. The oldest parts of the village are located along Uttoxeter road (B5020).

The former Great Northern Railway used to run through the north side of Mickleover and was built in 1876-1877, Mickleover lay on the Ilkeston-Egginton section and opened April 1st 1878. Regular services operated on the line until it was closed on May 6th 1968. Today this is a cycle track and nature path.