Explore the beautiful surroundings and discover how the Derwent Valley shaped the world as we know it today.
Enjoy expertly guided tours in areas such as Belper, Cromford, Matlock and more. Visit hidden gems and hear the untold stories that have influenced the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage site.
Our Walks Programme 2022
Introduction
Explore the beautiful surroundings and discover how the Derwent Valley shaped the world as we know it today. Enjoy expertly guided tours in areas such as Belper, Cromford, Matlock and more. Visit hidden gems and hear the untold stories that have influenced the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage site.
Dates
| Date | Walk | Leader(s) |
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JUNE |
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| 14th – BOOK HERE | Cromford Village Walk | Jill and Mike Banks |
| 28th – BOOK HERE | Old Roads of Belper and Milford | Trevor Griffin |
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JULY |
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| 12th – BOOK HERE | Dene Quarry Walk | Jill and Mike Banks |
| 19th – BOOK HERE | Lumsdale Valley | Alan & Christine Piper |
| 26th – BOOK HERE | Belper and Morley Park Railway | Trevor Griffin |
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AUGUST |
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| 4th – BOOK HERE | Murder at the Grange | Liz Haslam |
| 9th – BOOK HERE | Cromford Village walk | Jill and Mike Banks |
| 16th – BOOK HERE | Matlock Hydros | Alan & Christine Piper |
| 28th – BOOK HERE | Cromford Canal, High Peak Railway and packhorse routes | Trevor Griffin and Stephen Cook |
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SEPTEMBER |
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| 13th | In the steps of Daniel Defoe | Trevor Griffin |
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OCTOBER |
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| 20th – BOOK HERE | Duffield, the coffin trail and Horsley Castle | Richard & Penny Biggin |
Walk information
Walk numbers
| 1 | Cromford Village walk |
| 2 | Old Roads of Belper and Milford |
| 3 | Dene Quarry Walk |
| 4 | Matlock Hydros |
| 5 | Belper and Morley Park Railway |
| 6 | Murder at the Grange |
| 7 | Lumsdale valley |
| 8 | Cromford Canal, High Peak Railway and packhorse routes |
| 9 | Duffield, the coffin trail and Horsley Castle |
| 10 | In the steps of Daniel Defoe |
| Walk | Starting point | Postcode | Time | Miles | Climb | Access | Finish at | Time |
| 1 | Cromford Mills reception | DE4 3RQ | 1030 | 1.5 | No | C | (Circular) | 1230 |
| 2 |
Strutt’s Centre, Belper |
DE56 1UU | 1000 | 6 | Yes | BFT | (Circular) | 1600 |
| 3 | Cromford Mills reception | DE4 3RQ | 1030 | 4 | Yes | C | (Circular) | 1300 |
| 4 | County Hall, Matlock | DE4 3AG | 1400 | 2 | Yes | CT | (Circular) | 1600 |
| 5 | Openwoodgate crossroads | DE56 0SD | 1415 | 3 | Yes | BS | (Circular) | 1700 |
| 6 | Whatstandwell Station | DE54 5HE | 1110 | 6 | Yes | CT | (Circular) | 1500 |
| 7 | Upper Lumsdale | DE4 5NA | 1400 | 1.5 | Yes | S | (Circular) | 1600 |
| 8 | Cromford Mills reception | DE4 3RQ |
1130a 1430b |
3.5 | Yes | BCT | (Circular) |
1430a 1730b |
| 9 |
Duffield Church Car Park |
DE56 4BA | 1000 | 7 | Yes | F | (Circular) | 1500 |
| 10 | Cromford Mills reception | DE4 3RQ | 1430 | 2.5 | Yes | BCT | (Circular) | 1730 |
LEGEND
a=morning walk, b=afternoon walk (two walks on same day)
“Climb” indicates if climbing steep slopes is involved, anything steeper than walking up Cromford Hill to North Street.
Access Key
B Timed to connect with bus services
C Car park available
F Free car park available
S Street parking available
T Timed to connect with train service