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Derwent Valley Heritage Way, Linear Walk

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Overview

A linear walk with Howard along the Heritage Way with various options, see below

Sunday, 20 August 2023
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.1km / 12.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Matlock to Belper 11 a.m. start. 

Options; to finish at Whatstandwell (6.5 miles Cafe). To finish at Ambergate (8.5 miles) or the full walk to Belper (12.5 miles). 

Catch 10.13 train Belper to Matlock or Transpeak, 10.05 from Derby, 10.30 from Belper bus station.

Parking free in Belper Coppice car park. Consult Bus and rail time tables if finishing at Whatstandwell or Ambergate, for return to Belper, noting Sunday services.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 29600 60201
Nearest postcode:
DE4 3LZ
what3words:
armful.examples.racetrack
Start time:
11:00 am

Matlock Train Station, Off A6 near to Sainsburys' store.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 34806 47281
Nearest postcode:
DE56 1US
what3words:
turntable.jazzy.earl
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Belper Train Station

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
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