The 22nd March 2023 is World Water Day and has been selected to tie in with the UN Water Conference being held in New York on the 22-24th March.
The Day is about accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis and asks for us all to make commitments to help meet the goals.
We’re privileged to have the Derwent Valley on our doorstep but many parts of the world are not so lucky. And, even in the beautiful Derwent Valley we could do with better quality water in the river.
Back to news and articles ← When discussing the Derwent Valley Cycleway with people, we often hear that more people would like to cycle but don’t have the confidence or experience to cycle on the existing roads. Building the Derwent Valley Cycleway will greatly help people get out on their bikes but in the meantime,…
Back to news and articles ← If you visit Darley Park or Wyver Lane, you will have noticed signs going up, as pictured. These give passers-by a good summary of our ambition for the cycleway, and will encourage them to explore further (and yes, future signs will probably refer to “cycleway”, rather than “way”). Expect…
Back to news and articles ← Our fundraiser for Wyver Lane is still ongoing! If you want to provide Belper with an accessible cycling route, that families and commuters can use and enjoy, then please donate via: Thank you to everyone that has donated so far, we’re extremely grateful for any and all donations!
Back to news and articles ← With the closure of the Darley Abbey Mills pedestrian and cycle bridge for safety reasons, it is no longer possible to follow the Heritage Way route through Darley Abbey village. Instead, it is necessary to follow a diversion using the east bank of the Derwent and to make use…
Back to news and articles ← Work has started on a family friendly cycle route along the valley bottom of Swaledale – a total length of about 12 miles of which about 75% will be traffic free. Whilst this is an easier project than the Derwent Valley Cycleway (all the route already existed as bridleway…
DCC have committed £60K to a detailed study of the Matlock to High Peak Junction, as part of the White Peak Loop, while acknowledging this will also form part of the Derwent Valley Cycleway