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Notts Derby Walking Group

The Nottingham & Derby Ramblers offer everything from local evening strolls to challenging days in the Peak District. Ages 20s-40s are especially welcome.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

This winter and spring we're walking the entire Derwent Valley Heritage Way over five walks. You can check out the route (and buy merch!) at https://www.derwentvalleytrust.org.uk/walk/the-route/
We kick off from the mouth of the Derwent at Sawley Marina and head down the Trent & Mersey canal to Shardlow and Ambaston before following the river Derwent footpath to Derby bus station. Paid parking is available at Sawley Marina but I'd recommend using the bus. Regular buses on Nottingham Skylink and my15 (http://www.trentbarton.co.uk/) stop outside the marina. Meet at the north end of the car park at Sawley Marina.

Sunday, 1 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
16.8m / 55ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 47000 30801
Nearest postcode:
NG10 3AD
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Start time:
10:00 am

Sawley Marina ///strictest.shampoos.edgy

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 35601 36204
Nearest postcode:
DE1 2AY
what3words:
finishing.scrap.sprint
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm

Derby bus station

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking