DCC Funding
DCC have committed £60K to a detailed study of the Matlock to High Peak Junction, as part of the White Peak Loop, while acknowledging this will also form part of the Derwent Valley Cycleway
Author: chris@wilber.me.uk
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AECOM Implementation Study
We met with representatives of Civil Water Management to view their new porous surface material made from shredded tyres. This material does introduce some digging, as well as raised pathway surface level, so there remain challenges.
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Belper West Bank Approval
The 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.
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Origins of the Derwent Valley Trust
The Derwent Valley Trust was the brainchild of Graham Knight (1949 – 2009). Graham worked in local radio in Nottingham and Derby and whilst undertaking an MA in Conservation Management, produced a list of places of historical interest within the wider river corridor. He thought that this valuable heritage should be better known and shared…
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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
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Active Travel Capability
Derbyshire County Council has improved its Active Travel Capability rating. Active Travel England have now published their ratings for active travel capability for all Local Authorities in England (outside London). The ratings run from Level 0 (poor – no LAs are at this level) to Level 4 (excellent – again no LAs at this level). In previous…
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Darley Abbey Diversion
With the closure of the Darley Abbey Mills pedestrian and cycle bridge for safety reasons, it is no longer possible to follow the Heritage Way route through Darley Abbey village. Instead, it is necessary to follow a diversion using the east bank of the Derwent and to make use of Handyside Bridge (near to Chester…
