Friends of the Derwent walked the 56 miles from Ladybower Reservoir to Derwent Mouth to raise awareness of pollution in the River Derwent. The pilgrimage included a gathering at Belper River Gardens along the way.
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All I want for Christmas is ……. a Bridge over the River Derwent (or six)!
Back to news and articles ← We wrote about bridges in the previous newsletter, and the thought continues to exercise us. It’s pretty clear that we’re going to have to cross the river quite a few times to complete our cycle route, and we need to identify a bridge design which we can maybe use…
Heritage Way completed in under 17 hours
Tom Wright and Timothy Moffatt completed the full Derwent Valley Heritage Way in under 17 hours, raising money for the University of Sheffield’s student hardship fund. The Trust congratulates them on an exceptional end-to-end effort.
Views from the outside!
Some interesting outside views of walking the Heritage Way – from Derby Telegraph, The Guardian, and more.
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Work on the Belper West Bank route identified four surface treatments suited to different conditions: tarmac, compacted earth, Grassmat and boardwalk. The mix reflects flood risk, tree-root protection, wildlife habitat and the character of the riverside setting.
