The Derwent Valley, now a World Heritage Site, between Matlock and Derby, is the birthplace of the factory system, started by the cotton spinning genius of Sir. Richard Arkwright; a key player in the Industrial Revolution of the 18th. and 19th. century. Littering the valley are many water powered mills - for cotton spinning - and fascinating villages. Sixteen walks explore the valley which can be used in conjunction with the railway that links Derby and matlock together. The walks are historical in a stunning landscape. Walks based on Matlock, Matlock Bath, Cromford, Whatstandwell, Ambergate, Belper, Duffield and Derby. A5 in plastic cover. 64 pages. 15 maps. 20 photographs.
