Derbyshire Life
Boats for hire on the Derwent by Sally Moseley
- Credit: Archant
Spanning 66 miles, the River Derwent is Derbyshire’s longest and deepest river and the life force of the county, such is its importance to the human history of the region, a 15-mile stretch has been deemed by UNESCO to be a World Heritage Site. We pick a selection of walks fromour archive that take in a section of the Derwent.
Footbridge at Bamford Mill by Sally Moseley
- Credit: Archant
Bamford
Bamford may be famous for its prximity to the nearby Ladybower, Derwent and Howden Reservoirs, but this walk takes in Bamford Mill which was once powered by the River Derwent.