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
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White Peak Loop link to boost Derwent Valley Trail
Author:Snippet PublisherDerbyshire County Council is assessing potential routes between Knowleston Place in Matlock and High Peak Junction in Cromford. The proposed walking, wheeling and cycling route would complete a key missing section of the White Peak Loop and form part of the proposed Derwent Valley Trail.
Belper Mills redevelopment approved
Author:Snippet PublisherPlans for the Belper Mills complex have been approved subject to conditions. The proposals include homes in the East Mill, a visitor centre and offices in the North Mill, and leisure and commercial uses in Strutt House, with sustainable travel and cycle access an important part of the scheme.
Derby Cycle Quality map
Author:Ian DentBack to news and articles ← The Derby Cycling Group (a supporter of the Derwent Valley Cycleway) have published a “tube” map showing the quality of existing cycle routes in the Derby area. The latest version of the map can be found here Of particular interest to the Derwent Valley Cycleway is the obvious lack…
Study shows Cycleway provides “Very High” value for money
Author:Ian DentBack to news and articles ← Derby City Council commissioned a study (by Amion) on the benefits of the Derby to Matlock Derwent Valley Cycleway which concludes that investment in the cycleway would provide “Very High” 4.8:1 benefits from any investment. The majority of the returns would be from the impact of the cycleway on…
Interns
Author:Tim WilmshurstBack to news and articles ← A Strengthened Working Group, joined by two Interns! We are very pleased to report a strengthened structure for the cycleway working group, with dedicated roles for chair (Tanya Spilsbury), fund-raising (Clive Pegg), marketing (Dawn Spendlove), project lead (Tim Wilmshurst), and secretary (Ian Scott). All of this is under the…
Derbyshire County Council improve their Active Travel capability rating
Author:Ian DentBack to news and articles ← Active Travel England have now published their ratings for active travel capability for all Local Authorities in England (outside London). The ratings run from Level 0 (poor – no LAs are at this level) to Level 4 (excellent – again no LAs at this level). In previous years Derbyshire…
