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.
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A Fiver for Wyver
Back to news and articles ← The Derwent Valley Cycleway will be a multi-user, off-road path from Derby centre all the way up the Derwent valley to Chatsworth. Just north of Belper, the cycleway route goes along the beautiful (but seriously pot-holed!) Wyver Lane. The Derwent Valley Trust are aiming to re-surface the Wyver Lane…
Planning approved for Belper West Bank
Planning permission for the Belper West Bank section of the Derwent Valley Cycleway was granted subject to 17 conditions. Work now turns to resolving those conditions, fundraising and assembling the people and skills needed to deliver the route.
The ultimate 5-day walk: Along the Derwent Valley Way
From Ladybower to Derby – Derek Latham, Chair of the Derwent Valley Trust, explores the beautiful Derwent Valley on foot. Day 1 We set off late Sunday afternoon from the Upper Derwent Visitor Centre, crossing below the majesty of the dam that holds the Derwent reservoir. It was this dam where the Lancaster’s practiced dropping…
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…
Belper West Bank Approval
The planning application for the Belper West Bank section has been approved subject to conditions. Work is continuing on resolving those conditions and identifying possible funding support.
