Walks in the Belper Area
Belper is a key community within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. It was here that Jedediah Strutt and his sons began their cotton mill business in 1776, and by building and buying homes and facilities for their workers created one of the world’s first industrial communities.
There are a number of walks around Belper and nearby Milford and Makeney that you can explore below.
Belper Interpretation Wayfinding Trail
There are interpretation panels in the town centre to help you find out more about the key historic areas. There are also a series of waterwheel-shaped plaques to look out for. Download the map and use the QR codes around the town.
Milford Interpretation Wayfinding Trail
There are interpretation panels around the village to help you find out more about the key historic areas. There are also a series of waterwheel-shaped plaques to look out for. Download the map and use the QR codes around the town.
Milford and Makeney Heritage Walks
Three short heritage walks around the lovely industrial village of Milford.
Belper Heritage Walk
This walk explores Belper's strong industrial past, with cotton spinning, hosiery production, nail-making and the iron foundries providing thousands of jobs for many years.
Belper Cemetery Walk
Take a stroll through this beautiful wooded cemetery, to appreciate the historic buildings and stunning landscape.
Belper Walks
Belper Walks is a community led project that encourages people to explore more of the beautiful walks around Belper with no risk of getting lost, stuck or hurt and without having to read a map.