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 which shows the route from Churchtown to Rowsley.
Back to news and articles ← In conjunction with Derby Cycling Group members of the Derwent Valley Cycleway group were at the Belper Goes Green festival on Saturday and Sunday 30/31st May. There was a steady stream of visitors to the stand and a high level of interest in the Derwent Valley Cycleway project. Approximately…
Back to news and articles ← Derek Latham (75), Chair of the Derwent Valley Trust, was nearly home when cycling from Sutton on the Hill last Sunday. He had just passed the A38 roundabout on Duffield Road going North. Looking over his shoulder to check no one was immediately behind, he put his right arm…
Back to news and articles ← This Spring term we are again benefitting from the services of an intern, Domas, from the University of Derby. We last had University interns back in the Autumn term of 2020. Domas brings expertise in media production, and is working with a camera mounted on a drone to film overhead…
Back to news and articles ← Over the past month, Love to Ride Derby in a collaboration with local filmmaker Hardy D. Saleh have produced this brilliant short video, that brings together your stories of cycling in Derby at this extraordinary time. From fewer cars to freedom, you told us what cycling during lockdown has…
Back to news and articles ← Back in 2020 planning applications were submitted to both Derby City Council (responsible for the southern section) and Erewash Borough Council (responsible for the northern section) for the necessary permission to build the Derwent Valley Cycleway from Darley Abbey to the Ford Lane junction with the A38 across the…
Back to news and articles ← Strava have analysed the data from all their users up until May 2015 and have created a “heat map” showing the most heavily used routes for cycling. This shows the current need for cyclists between Derby and Matlock to use the A6 as no suitable alternative routes are available….
When will the complete link from Matlock to Bakewell be finished? Where can I see a map on the finalised route? Thanks
Hard to say when the route will be finished as it is dependent on funding and support from various bodies. We’d expect it to be completed in stages but would hope the full route would be in place within 5 years. See https://derwentvalleycycleway.org.uk/faq/ for more details. The complete route detail is still being finalised and depends on ownerships, engineering issues, etc. You can see a proposed route at https://derwentvalleycycleway.org.uk/possible-route/ (zoom in on the map to see more detail).