The Derbyshire Derwent

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The Middle Derwent Valley (the Gritstone Miles) - Yorkshire Bridge to Matlock

SK1984

As it enters this square the river passes under Yorkshire Bridge. I have never understood that name as we are a few miles away from Yorkshire here.

Two images, both of the same view.

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SK2084

There are no rights of way close to the river here, so only a long-shot is possible.

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SK2083

The Derwent passes its first village that still exists, Bamford. It doesn't flow through the village but to the south west.


This weir is the first indication that the Derwent was in the past harnessed for its power. The mill, the first of many along its banks.

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SK2082

Here it is met by the River Noe emerging out of Hope Valley to the west. The conjoined flow continues to the southeast, in the direction that the Noe was heading, rather to the south as the Derwent was, which is the tributary and which the main river?

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SK2182

The Upper Hurst Brook joins from the north.

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SK2181

After being joined by the Noe the Derwent begins to mature, it now meanders gently on a wider valley floor. A set of stepping stones is a focal point for interest.

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SK2281

Passing south of Hathersage, the river is joined by Hood Brook from the North.

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SK2280

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