The Derwent Valley Trust was set up in 1996 to promote the history, arts, wildlife and leisure opportunities that surround the River Derwent along its 55 mile course through Derbyshire.
Supported by organisations including Derbyshire County Council and Sustrans the Trust has:
- created the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, recognising the unique post-industrial landscape, heritage and social history of the valley
- created the Derwent Valley Heritage Way walking route along the river from Ladybower to Shardlow
- undertaken a feasibility study for a cycle route up the valley to improve sustainable access, which highlighted the obstacles to be overcome
Having understood how to address the issues raised in the feasibility study it is now proposing a revised, fully traffic free, route with the support of many councils, organisations and would-be cyclists.
Current projects
Derwent Valley Heritage Way
An established ten-section walking route from Ladybower reservoir to Shardlow.
Learn more about the Derwent Valley Heritage Way
Derwent Valley Cycleway
A project to create an off-road multiuser trail between Derby and Baslow following the course of the River Derwent as closely as possible.
