Derwent (Matlock)

Matlock Whitewater Course

This is a very popular regional race that provides a long but interesting course. The start is located adjacent to the car park of the Square and Compass at Darley Bridge north of Matlock and finishes down stream immediately below the slalom course at Matlock Bath. The course length is 7 km. The Derwent has unrestricted access from Artist’s Corner car park to the bottom of the slalom course (the Derwent Dash course), access for the race section is only granted for the race and other sections have no access.