1. For the survey of Darmat 1 starting at Darley Dale. The footpath along the back of the steam railway sidings is attractive but fairly narrow. Can be avoided by continuing across the level crossing and joining the cycle track at the next crossroads. 0.5 km from start — 07 May 2021
2. Steps up to the railway bridge at the end of the footpath. At the top easiest to turn right across the bridge and then take a small gate in the hedge on the left to drop down to the cycle track. 0.7 km from start — 07 May 2021
3. Over the bridge take the gate on the left. 0.7 km from start — 07 May 2021
4. Looking back from the bottom of the steps. 0.7 km from start — 07 May 2021
5. If you went left and through the Red House then you reach the cycle track here to cross the railway with two gates. 0.8 km from start — 07 May 2021
6. Here the cycle track crosses the railway and does a section by the road. Much nicer to keep straight on next to the railway and then drop down to the river immediately after a very narrow footbridge 2.6 km from start — 07 May 2021
7. The narrow footbridge crossing the river Derwent next to the railway crossing. 3 km from start — 07 May 2021
8. From the bridge looking right at the steps that take you down to the river path after the bridge 3 km from start — 07 May 2021
9. Then keep the river Derwent on your left and follow all the way to Matlock Bridge. 3.5 km from start — 07 May 2021