Dipping In & Out Of The Derwent Valley Heritage Way

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Overview

Clodhall Lane crossroads - Baslow - Chatsworth - Rowsley - Darley Bridge - Matlock

Flat walk with very little ascent, following the River Derwent on the whole from Baslow to Matlock. Paths are liable to be very muddy in stretches if the ground isn't frozen.

Sunday, 26 January 2025

Start time:: 9:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 19.5km / 12.1mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Catch 8.40am 218 Bakewell bus to start of walk from Sheffield Interchange.

Leader will pick bus up at bottom of The Moor.

Public toilets at Baslow and, with a short detour, Rowsley Shopping Outlet.

Features

Toilets available
Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 27799 74001
Nearest postcode:: DE45 1PQ
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Start time:: 9:15 am

Clodhall Lane crossroads

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SK 29835 60213
Nearest postcode:: DE4 3AT
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Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Hall Leys Park, Matlock

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