Derwent Valley Heritage Way

DVHW – Overview

The Derwent Valley Heritage Way runs from the Derwent Dams to the river mouth. Fifty five miles divided into ten sections.

Here’s the starting post! Ready, steady, go!

The River Derwent rises on Bleaklow and Howden Moors and from there flows 60 miles before merging with the river Trent south-east of Derby.

The walk itself starts near to the Ladybower Reservoir and follows the outlet which continues as the River Derwent.

It flows through the Peak District National Park and the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site – lots to see along the way.

This is a view across the River Trent near to Shardlow.

Opposite on the right is the mouth of the River Derwent, the end of the walk.

Opposite to the left is the start of the Trent & Mersey Canal.

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Overview
Section 1 – Ladybower to Hathersage: 5.2 miles
Section 2 – Hathersage to Baslow: 6.8 miles
Section 3 – Baslow to Rowsley: 4.6 miles
Section 4 – Rowsley to Matlock: 5.2 miles
Section 5 – Matlock to Whatstandwell: 6.5 miles
Section 6 – Whatstandwell to Belper: 5.6 miles
Section 7 – Belper to Little Eaton: 4.8 miles
Section 8 – Little Eaton to Derby City Centre: 4.5 miles
Section 9 – Derby City Centre to Borrowash: 4.9 miles
Section 10 – Borrowash to Derwent Mouth: 4.6 miles