The footbridge across the River Derwent at Darley Abbey has been closed for the foreseeable future. A well-signposted diversion is in place, with thanks to Lubrizol for providing the signs.
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Bridges
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 to be built. Pictured here is…
A Fiver for Wyver
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 section of the cycleway this autumn….
All I want for Christmas is ……. a Bridge over the River Derwent (or six)!
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 several times. It needs to be…
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…
Views from the outside!
Some interesting outside views of walking the Heritage Way – from Derby Telegraph, The Guardian, and more.
Herb Eppel’s adventure in 2022
Claire and Tim Hollinghurst June 23
The Guardian 2022
Josh Allen April 2022
Excellent improvements to the Riverside Path
The Riverside path between Derby and Borrowash along the south bank of the River Derwent forms part of the Heritage Way walking route. It is also part of the Derwent Valley Cycleway (and National Cycle Network 6). For many years the surface has been deteriorating due to flood damage and insufficient repairs and use of…
