Derwent Valley Heritage Way
A 51-mile long-distance footpath following the River Derwent from near its source at Ladybower Reservoir in the Peak District to its end where it flows into the River Trent at Derwent Mouth. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SK 202 858
Distance: 51 miles (82 km)
Time: 20–32 hours
Duration: 2–5 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL1 The Peak District – Dark Peak Area
OL24 The Peak District – White Peak Area
259 Derby, Uttoxeter, Ashbourne and Cheadle
260 Nottingham and Vale of Belvoir
268 Wilmslow, Macclesfield and Congleton
Summary
The Derwent Valley Heritage Way is a long-distance walk along the Derwent Valley from Ladybower Reservoir in the Peak District National Park via Chatsworth, 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. The journey’s end is at Derwent Mouth, where the River Derwent flows into the River Trent. The Duke of Devonshire opened the walk at Chatsworth House in 2003.