Walks
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 in and around the Lower Derwent Valley and the World Heritage Site, with leaflets available to download as pdfs on each page.
There’s also information on the Derwent Valley Heritage Way, and how you can purchase The Derwent Valley Trust’s updated guidebook to this 55 mile long waymarked walk.
Heritage Way
A 55 mile walk from Lady Bower to Shardlow in South Derbyshire. Can be completed in sections.
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Belper Heritage Walks
Two short heritage walks around the delightful town of Belper.
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Walking, Riding and Cycling
There are many opportunities for walking, riding and cycling around Amber Valley for people of all abilities.
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Darley Abbey Heritage Walks
Five very short walks around the picturesque village of Darley Abbey.
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Milford Heritage Walks
Three short heritage walks around the lovely industrial village of Milford.
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Station to Station Walks 1
A walk with a steady climb over the Chevin hillside following the ancient Portway along the ridge of the Derwent Valley, eventually dropping down into the historic town of Belper.
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Station to Station Walks 2
A walk through open country with superb views linking together historic settlements. This route contains 2 steady climbs.
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Station to Station Walk 3
A longish walk from Belper, along the valley ridge with 2 steady climbs through farmland and ancient woods.
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Station to Station Walk 4
A walk from Ambergate to Belper, through village, farmland and, after one short climb, excellent views from the valley ridge.
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