Waterways > River Derwent (Derbyshire)
River Derwent
The Derbyshire Derwent was once navigable from Derby to its junction with the River Trent at Derwentmouth, a distance of 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and rights of navigation still exist on the river. Derby and Sandiacre Canal Trust run a trip boat on the river in Derby.
River Derwent Map
Facts & Stats
12.5 miles
(20.1km)
The length of the River Derwent that was once navigable.
1720
Act of Parliament
The lower river Derwent was made navigable under an Act of Parliament in 1720. In 1795, the traffic stopped when the Derby Canal was built.
Waterways notes
Navigation Authority
None – but the river is effectively controlled by the Environment Agency
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