The Derwent Valley Heritage Way
The Derwent Valley Heritage Way is a 55 mile walk along the Derwent Valley from Ladybower Reservoir in the Peak District to where the Derwent flows into the River Trent near the historic inland port of Shardlow.
The route takes you through Chatsworth, the Derbyshire Dales and the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. The Derwent Valley Heritage Way is an easy walk that can be completed as a long distance walk or as a series of shorter walks. I completed this walk backwards in stages in May and June 2010.
Maps required: Explorer OL1, OL24, 259, 260.
To view a slideshow click on one of the photographs below. You can also visit my YouTube channel for more slideshows.
The route takes you through Chatsworth, the Derbyshire Dales and the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. The Derwent Valley Heritage Way is an easy walk that can be completed as a long distance walk or as a series of shorter walks. I completed this walk backwards in stages in May and June 2010.
Maps required: Explorer OL1, OL24, 259, 260.
To view a slideshow click on one of the photographs below. You can also visit my YouTube channel for more slideshows.
Derwent Mouth to Shardlow
Shardlow to Belper
Belper to Matlock
Matlock to Leadmill Bridge
Leadmill Bridge to Ladybower
