Museums · East Midlands
River Derwent, Derbyshire
Also known as: Afon Derwent (Swydd Derby), An Derwent (abhainn)
In or near Sawley.
The Derwent is a river in Derbyshire, England. It is 50 miles (80 km) long and is a tributary of the River Trent, which it joins south of Derby. The river's course is largely in the Peak District and
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Long Eaton · 2.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the River Derwent in Derbyshire, the nearest railway station is Long Eaton, located 2.5 km away. The postcode for the location is DE72 3QL. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
The Derwent is a river in Derbyshire, England. It is 50 miles (80 km) long and is a tributary of the River Trent, which it joins south of Derby. The river's course is largely in the Peak District and its foothills. Much of the river's route, with the exception of the city of Derby, is rural. However, the river has also seen many human uses, and between Matlock and Derby was one of the cradles of the Industrial Revolution. It is the site of the Derwent Valley Mills, the first industrial-scale cotton mills. Today it provides a water supply to several surrounding cities, and its steep-sided valley is an important communications corridor through the uplands of the Peak District. The scenery of the Derwent valley attracts many tourists. The upper reaches pass through the Peak District National Park, whilst the middle reaches around the old spa town of Matlock Bath offer souvenir shops and amusement arcades, together with attractions such as the Heights of Abraham and its cable car.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Derwent is a river in Derbyshire, England. It is 50 miles (80 km) long and is a tributary of the River Trent, which it joins south of Derby. The river's course is largely in the Peak District and its foothills. Much of the river's route, with the exception of the city of Derby, is rural. However, the river has also seen many human uses, and between Matlock and Derby was one of the cradles of the Industrial Revolution. It is the site of the Derwent Valley Mills, the first industrial-scale cotton mills. Today it provides a water supply to several surrounding cities, and its steep-sided valley is an important communications corridor through the uplands of the Peak District. The scenery of the Derwent valley attracts many tourists. The upper reaches pass through the Peak District National Park, whilst the middle reaches around the old spa town of Matlock Bath offer souvenir shops and amusement arcades, together with attractions such as the Heights of Abraham and its cable car.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8738, -1.3203
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Erewash
- Parish
- Breaston
- Postcode
- DE72 3QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Erewash
- Nearest railway station
- Long Eaton — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikipedia: River Derwent, Derbyshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is River Derwent, Derbyshire?
- River Derwent, Derbyshire is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE72 3QL), in the parish of Breaston.
- What is River Derwent, Derbyshire?
- The Derwent is a river in Derbyshire, England. It is 50 miles (80 km) long and is a tributary of the River Trent, which it joins south of Derby. The river's course is largely in the Peak District and
- How do I get to River Derwent, Derbyshire?
- The nearest railway station is Long Eaton, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE72 3QL.
- How do I get to River Derwent, Derbyshire?
- The nearest railway station is Long Eaton, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE72 3QL.