National Heritage Corridor
The National Heritage Corridor was established to secure recognition of the Derwent Valley for its landscape, wildlife and heritage.
The River Derwent flows for over fifty miles from the Dams in the north of Derbyshire to Shardlow in the south through the stunning Derbyshire countryside. Over the centuries, nature and entrepreneurs have shaped the landscape to produce the panorama that greets visitors today. The ever-changing countryside, the river travels through peaceful villages, bustling towns and elegant country estates while all around are legacies of influential industrial heritage.
Strutt’s North Mill at Belper houses the Derwent Valley Visitor Centre which for the last ten years has welcomed visitors who wish to learn about the history and heritage of the area.
Whether you are a long distance walker or just want to have a short stroll, the Derwent Valley Heritage Way now allows you to enjoy the beauty and splendour of Derbyshire. Parts of the route are included in the National Cycle Network.
Brochures and a more detailed book about the Derwent Valley Heritage Way are available from the Tourist Information Centre at Ripley.
For further information contact:
Derwent Valley Visitor Centre
Strutt’s North Mill
Bridgefoot
Belper
Tel: 01773 880474 or 841488
Email: touristinformation@ambervalley.gov.uk
Must see and do
- Derwent Valley Visitor Centre, Belper
- Belper River Gardens, Belper
- The Silk Mill - Derby's Museum of Industry and History, Derby
- Elvaston Castle Country Park, Elvaston
- Crich Tramway Village, Matlock
- Chatsworth House, Garden, Farmyard & Adventure Playground, Bakewell
- Haddon Hall, Bakewell
- Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills Working Textile Museum, Matlock Bath
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