Our chairman Derek Latham met with the local MP John Whitby to talk through the ambitions of the cycle.
John said “This will be such an incredible addition the Derbyshire tourism”
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Bridges
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Derby Cycle Quality map
Author:Ian DentBack to news and articles ← The Derby Cycling Group (a supporter of the Derwent Valley Cycleway) have published a “tube” map showing the quality of existing cycle routes in the Derby area. The latest version of the map can be found here Of particular interest to the Derwent Valley Cycleway is the obvious lack…
Belper West Bank Approval
Author:chris@wilber.me.ukThe 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.
Highways England agree to fund cycleway in Little Eaton area
Author:Ian DentBack to news and articles ← The Derwent Valley Trust is pleased to report on a successful application to Highways England for funds (well over £1 million) to design and build the cycleway from Darley Abbey to north of the A38 (with a link to Little Eaton). The design work starts immediately with final completion…
Watercolour paintings of the Cycleway route
Author:Ian DentBack to news and articles ← Long time supporter of the Derwent Valley Cycleway and local artist, Steve Adams, has recently finished a water colour painting of Wyver Lane showing part of the route of the Derwent Valley Cycleway near Belper. This section was recently resurfaced with tarmac replacing a severely potholed surface and is…
Updates on the County Council Cycleway Feasibility Study
Author:Tim WilmshurstBack to news and articles ← Back in March of this year we were delighted to learn that the Derbyshire County Council (DCC) were approving funding of £100,000 for a feasibility study for our cycleway. Following this announcement, members of Derwent Valley Trust (DVT) met with DCC representatives in May. The meeting was very positive,…
