Museums · East Midlands
River Wye, Derbyshire
In or near Stanton in Peak.
River Wye, Derbyshire — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Tim Hodgins — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Rowsley South · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
River Wye, Derbyshire is a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The River Wye in Derbyshire is part of the National River Flow Archive, which collects and manages hydrometric data across the UK. Visitors can explore extensive data on river flows, rainfall, and groundwater levels, contributing to research and water management efforts.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The River Wye in Derbyshire is a natural feature located in the East Midlands. It is known for its scenic beauty and recreational opportunities, but it is not classified as a museum. The river is part of the picturesque landscape that attracts visitors for activities such as walking, fishing, and canoeing.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
Visiting
From Buxton to Deep Dale, the A6 road runs alongside the river, but the road has no footpaths, and so cannot be easily viewed. However, at Deep Dale there is a car park from which a public footpath runs along the right bank of the river. At Topley Pike junction, walkers can ascend onto the railway formation at the start of the Monsal Trail, or can cross the river and follow the footpath on the left bank. The footpath continues along the river to Millers Dale, ending near the former railway station where there is another car park. The minor road to Litton Mill then runs along the left bank, and is quite close to the river. Beyond Litton Mill, a permissive footpath follows the left bank to…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.1856, -1.6128
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Rowsley
- Postcode
- DE4 2NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Nearest railway station
- Rowsley South — 1.2 km
- Official site
- www.ceh.ac.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: River Wye, Derbyshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Great Rowsley
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Caudwells Mill
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Caudwell's Mill
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Rowsley Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Rowsley railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.6 km
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Historic pubs · 0.6 km
Derbyshire
Museums · 0.6 km
Peak Tor
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
Rowsley War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
River Lathkill
Museums · 1.8 km
Bridge Over River Lathkill
Historic bridges · 1.9 km
Old Fillyford Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.9 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is River Wye, Derbyshire?
- River Wye, Derbyshire is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE4 2NH), in the parish of Rowsley.
- What is River Wye, Derbyshire?
- River Wye, Derbyshire — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to River Wye, Derbyshire?
- The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE4 2NH.
- Is River Wye, Derbyshire a protected site?
- Yes — River Wye, Derbyshire is part of the Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to River Wye, Derbyshire?
- The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE4 2NH.