Matlock Civic Association, Matlock Bath Development Association and the Derwent Valley Trust Cycleway Project have joined forces to seek funding for detailed design work on a traffic-free Matlock–Matlock Bath route. The scenic east-bank alignment must navigate river crossings, ancient woodland, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and the World Heritage Site.
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