The section of line between Idridgehay and Duffield opened in April 2011, a culmination of 10 years hard work on the part of our dedicated volunteer force.

The Ecclesbourne Valley is Derbyshire’s Gentle Valley, stretching from the northern outskirts of Derby to Wirksworth, Gateway to the Peak. By taking the train to the line’ s far northern terminus at Ravenstor (on its own little branch line from Wirksworth – more of a twig than a branch) , those of you who like fresh air and a little bit of a walk uphill can join the High Peak Trail, offering nearly twenty miles of traffic-free pathways into the heart of the Peak District. From this same destination, you are just a few minutes’ walk from the National Stone Centre and the Steeple Grange Light Railway, while the delightful town of Wirksworth offers a variety of cosy pubs, a bistro, cafes and plenty of traditional shops.