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.
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Watercolour paintings of the Cycleway route
Back to news and articles ← Long time supporter of the Derwent Valley Cycleway and local artist, Steve Adams, has recently finished a water colour painting of Wyver Lane showing part of the route of the Derwent Valley Cycleway near Belper. This section was recently resurfaced with tarmac replacing a severely potholed surface and is…
Paddle Peak removes river rubbish
Paddle Peak volunteers cleaned the Derwent between Darley Dale and Artists Corner, removing traffic cones, tyres, buckets, bottles, cans and other rubbish from the river. Derbyshire Dales District Council then collected the material for disposal.
Partnership formed for Matlock to Matlock Bath
Matlock Civic Association, Matlock Bath Development Association and the Derwent Valley Trust Cycleway Project have joined forces to seek funding for detailed design work on a traffic-free Matlock–Matlock Bath route. The scenic east-bank alignment must navigate river crossings, ancient woodland, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and the World Heritage Site.
