At the heart of the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site, the town of Belper has a fascinating industrial history. Hot on the heels of Cromford to the north, …
The Cromford Canal ran 14.5 miles (23.3 km) from Cromford just south of Matlock to the Erewash Canal. The canal was agreed in 1789 and completed by 1794. The canal …
Shining Cliff Wood is an ancient woodland that was once a part of the Duffied Frith royal hunting forest. Today it is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Hikers can …
Wyver Lane Nature Reserve is a superb spot for an amble, particularly for wildlife lovers. It comprises two pools surrounded by reed beds and water meadows.
Belper Memorial Gardens are located centrally in Belper and contain trees, attractive planting and a number of benches. George Herbert Strutt, the cotton mill owner and philanthropist granted the land …