This Tuesday’s Derby Telegraph included a positive article about the cycleway. Thanks for Derek Latham for writing the article and getting it published.
The article can be seen online here.
This Tuesday’s Derby Telegraph included a positive article about the cycleway. Thanks for Derek Latham for writing the article and getting it published.
The article can be seen online here.
Back to news and articles ← The Paddle Peak team were out in force again cleaning the River Derwent between Matlock Bath and Cromford this week. They were joined by Severn Trent’s newly created River Ranger team. The group started the huge task of tidying the River Derwent’s banks of massive quantities of waste that…
Back to news and articles ← The Trust has been working with Lubrizol, based in Hazelwood, to recruit volunteer rangers to manage and maintain the Derwent Valley Heritage Way, our already-existing walking route. Each pair of rangers will look after a section of the way, checking for wear and tear, and that signage remains in place. They will clear litter, undergrowth…
Back to news and articles ← If you visit Darley Park or Wyver Lane, you will have noticed signs going up, as pictured. These give passers-by a good summary of our ambition for the cycleway, and will encourage them to explore further (and yes, future signs will probably refer to “cycleway”, rather than “way”). Expect…
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.
Back to news and articles ← Inspired by Grasshopper Geography, I’ve been experimenting with ways of displaying river valleys (including tributaries). Interesting to see how the Derwent Valley is associated with other river basins and, in particular, the Trent. Still a work in progress with many ideas to try on how best to represent the…
Back to news and articles ← The Derwent Valley Trust are delighted to announce that its new website is now live! Derek Latham, Chair, Derwent Valley Trust: “The new website dramatically improves the way we communicate the work of The Derwent Valley Trust. The Trust works to promote the history, arts, wildlife, access and leisure…