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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Back to news and articles ← The Derwent Valley Cycleway route inevitably means that we will need to cross the River Derwent in places. We have been looking into finding a cost-effective solution. A serendipitous link led to a meeting with Ronald Yee, a very experienced chartered bridge architect and designer from Kent University and…
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