As an example of what the Derwent Valley Cycleway could be, Ian Scott has provided a number of photos from his trip to cycle the Elbe Valley.
The Derwent Valley Trust are delighted to announce that its new website is now live! Derek Latham, Chair, Derwent Valley Trust: “The new website dramatically improves the way we communicate the work of The Derwent Valley Trust. The Trust works to promote the history, arts, wildlife, access and leisure opportunities that surround the river Derwent…
Did you know that Saturday, April 30th, was Local Bike Shop Day ?! To celebrate this auspicious day our Chair, Derek Latham, visited local bike shops with his wife Pauline. Pauline is MP for Mid-Derbyshire, and a staunch advocate of the Derwent Valley Cycleway. She can now promote the shops on her website, encouraging more…
The planning application for the Belper West Bank section has been approved subject to conditions. Work is continuing on resolving those conditions and identifying possible funding support.
Some interesting outside views of walking the Heritage Way – from Derby Telegraph, The Guardian, and more.
Herb Eppel’s adventure in 2022
Claire and Tim Hollinghurst June 23
The Guardian 2022
Josh Allen April 2022
Derbyshire County Council are making good progress in constructing the multi-user path north of Matlock that will connect the Derwent Valley Cycleway with the Monsal Trail. Those who enjoyed the “slow TV” season recently on TV (reindeer herding, canal boat sailing) should visit Les Sims’ video of the route which can be found here and…
The Transition Belper travel and transport group meets monthly and welcomes all to attend the meetings in Belper. More details here. I believe cycle safety will be one of the topics on the agenda for the August meeting.