Derwent Valley Heritage Way
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53.1108°N 1.5526°W / 53.1108; -1.5526
Derwent Valley Heritage Way | |
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Length | 88 km (55 mi) |
Location | Derbyshire |
Established | 2003 |
Trailheads | Ladybower Reservoir (north of Bamford) to Shardlow |
Use | Walking |
Elevation gain/loss | 1,002 metres (3,287 ft) |
Highest point | 220 metres (722 ft) |
Season | All |
The Derwent Valley Heritage Way (DVHW) is a 55 miles (89 km) waymarked footpath along the Derwent Valley through the Peak District (as far as Rowsley). The walk starts from Ladybower Reservoir in the Peak District National Park via Chatsworth, the scenery around the Derbyshire Dales, and through the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. It follows the Riverside Path through Derby and continues onwards to the historic inland port of Shardlow. Journey's end is at Derwent Mouth where the River Derwent flows into the River Trent.[1]
The walk was established by The Derwent Valley Trust, which was set up in 1996. The route was planned and developed by Derbyshire Countryside Ranger, Rick Jillings. The Duke of Devonshire opened the walk at Chatsworth House in 2003.[2][3]