Derwent Valley Trust

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A Fiver for Wyver

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The Derwent Valley Cycleway will be a multi-user, off-road path from Derby centre all the way up the Derwent valley to Chatsworth. Just north of Belper, the cycleway route goes along the beautiful (but seriously pot-holed!) Wyver Lane.

The Derwent Valley Trust are aiming to re-surface the Wyver Lane section of the cycleway this autumn. This project will give Belper residents a great route for local cycling, walking & wheelchair use, with better access to the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust bird reserve on the lane.

We have raised £13,000 already and need another £13,000 to complete the work.

Please give a fiver (or more if you are able) by going to our fundraising page.

Making our Presence Felt

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If you visit Darley Park or Wyver Lane, you will have noticed signs going up, as pictured. These give passers-by a good summary of our ambition for the cycleway, and will encourage them to explore further (and yes, future signs will probably refer to “cycleway”, rather than “way”).

Expect to see more signs in other locations, as we work to “join the dots” of our cycleway.

Bridges

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One of our interesting challenges, as we run alongside the beautiful but winding Derwent, is to arrange bridges at the many places needed. Some bridges are already there and can be shared, others are in place for other purposes, like pedestrian, road, rail, or even pipes! Some will need to be built.

Pictured here is the “pipe bridge” over the Derwent, north of the cricket ground and Eyes Meadow in Duffield. We need to cross the river at the same place! We look at such bridges with interest, and are exploring (with careful consultation with the owners) if we can use or adapt the structure, to provide a cycleway bridge.

To see a brilliant example of a new walking/cycling bridge, in Stockport (so not so far away), go here.

Love To Ride

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Over the past month, Love to Ride Derby in a collaboration with local filmmaker Hardy D. Saleh have produced this brilliant short video, that brings together your stories of cycling in Derby at this extraordinary time.

From fewer cars to freedom, you told us what cycling during lockdown has been like for you and what your new normal looks like on two (or more!) wheels.

We’re delighted to release this exciting short video that captures your experiences and will hopefully encourage others to cycle too.

Be sure to like, share and spread the word. Thank you Hardy D. Saleh Life Cycle Derby Cycle Derby Sustrans East Midlands

https://www.facebook.com/lovetoridederby/videos/2625021181087824/UzpfSTYyODg5MDI1NzoxMDE2Mzg0MDM3MzYyNTI1OA/

Highways England agree to fund cycleway in Little Eaton area

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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 of this portion of the cycleway in early 2021.

The approximate scope of the funding is highlighted on the map.

Work continues with Derbyshire and Derby Councils and Highways England, together with their contractors, in obtaining the necessary landowner and legal agreements as well as the detailed design.

Excellent news and Highways England is thanked for their generosity in supporting this community led project.