Walks and Cycling
Get Active – in the Derwent Valley
Walking, cycling, jogging, horse-riding, canoeing, climbing – whatever your age and fitness level, there are plenty of ways to GET ACTIVE whilst you enjoy the Derwent Valley and discover more about its history, culture and natural landscape.
To start you off, here are some delightful walks, heritage trails and cycle routes in and around the Derwent Valley and the World Heritage Site, some have leaflets available to download as pdfs on each page.
The Derwent Valley Heritage Way
A 55 mile walk from Lady Bower to Shardlow in South Derbyshire. Can be completed in sections.
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Derwent Valley Cycle Routes
Cycle routes that pass through or near to the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
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Walks in the Cromford Area
A range of walks around Cromford village community, Cromford Mills and Cromford Wharf and Canal. Includes downloadable route leaflets.
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Walks in the Belper Area
A number of walks and downloadable leaflets around Belper and nearby Milford and Makeney.
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Walks in Darley Abbey and Derby
Walks around the Mills and community of Darley Abbey and in Derby and Little Chester.
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Station to Station Walks
These walks in the beautiful Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site have been designed to link together the stations along the scenic Derwent Valley Line. Choose one or more walks to create a circular route or use the train to get back to the start. The train service through the Derwent Valley provides a great […]
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