Heritage Way Rangers’ summer inspections found the route generally in excellent condition. Volunteers dealt with fallen branches, vegetation, litter, minor erosion and missing waymarkers to keep the 55-mile trail clear and well signed.
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Bridges
Back to news and articles ← One of our interesting challenges, as we run alongside the beautiful but winding Derwent, is to arrange bridges at the many places needed. Some bridges are already there and can be shared, others are in place for other purposes, like pedestrian, road, rail, or even pipes! Some will need…
Rangers improve a damp section near Milford
Heritage Way Rangers have improved a long-standing damp section between Wildersley Farm and the Holly Bush pub in Milford. Drainage ditches and stepping stones now make the path easier to use.
Leigh Timmis becomes DVT Patron
Derbyshire cyclist and adventurer Leigh Timmis has become a Patron of the Derwent Valley Trust. Leigh cycled 44,000 miles across 51 countries and has set records for the greatest distance ridden in seven days and the fastest cycle across Europe.
Support grows for a National River Walk
The Trust is working with Catherine Atkinson MP to make the case for the Derwent as a National River Walk. The proposal would connect Derby, the World Heritage Site and the Peak District, and has attracted support from MPs, councils, regional organisations and environmental partners.
Belper Mills redevelopment approved
Plans 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.
A Three-Day Ramble along the Heritage Way
Back to news and articles ← With a new guidebook edition imminent, and days rapidly shortening into winter, my good friend Clon Ulrick and I took the chance to spend three days on a complete walk of “the Way”. Clon and I had met in Botswana years ago, when both living there. We used to…
