Discover the Derwent Valley
The Derwent Valley runs through the heart of the Peak District, from the moorland source of the River Derwent to the valley floor at Matlock. It is home to some of the most beautiful villages and scenery in the National Park.
Use the links below to discover more about each location, and explore the tags to find more villages with similar characteristics.
Bamford
Bamford is a pretty village in the Hope Valley, underneath the dramatic heights of Bamford Edge, on the banks of the River Derwent.
Baslow
Baslow is a beautiful village on the edge of the Chatsworth Estate, with the River Derwent running through it and overlooked by Curbar Edge and Baslow Edge.
Beeley
Beeley is a picturesque village at the southern end of the Chatsworth Estate, with pretty stone cottages and views of the Derwent Valley.
Calver
Calver is a picturesque Derwent Valley village with a historic mill, a beautiful 18th Century bridge, and the historic Shuttle House.
Curbar
Curbar is a very pretty village sheltering under the mighty gritstone edges of Curbar Edge and Baslow Edge, overlooking the River Derwent.
Edensor
Edensor is a charming chocolate-box village within the Chatsworth Estate, with a fascinating history and a beautiful mix of architectural styles.
Froggatt
Froggatt is a beautiful village nestling beneath the mighty gritstone escarpment of Froggatt Edge, on the banks of the River Derwent.
Grindleford
Grindleford is a pretty village in the Derwent Valley, overlooked by the wild moorland of Eyam Moor and the impressive edifice of Froggatt Edge.
Matlock
Matlock is a historic spa town on the edge of the Peak District, set on the River Derwent with beautiful parks and riverside walks.
Matlock Bath
Matlock Bath is a lively destination in the Derwent Valley, famous for its dramatic limestone gorge and the Heights of Abraham cable car.
Rowsley
Rowsley is a peaceful village on the edge of the Chatsworth Estate, where the River Wye meets the River Derwent.
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For more information about visiting the area, explore the official Peak District National Park visiting guide.