Latest Projects

The project to develop a combined use track for walkers and cyclists is now moving ahead. For latest news please follow the link. Further updates will follow.

Matlock Civic Association has been campaigning for several years to have the classic viewpoint of the River Derwent and High Tor from Artists’ Corner opened up again by removal of the self-set tress and vegetation. Thanks to the persistence of our Secretary, permission has now been obtained for this clearance Read more

The mural received another facelift on 31st May 2025 to celebrate its tenth birthday. Volunteers from the Association have undertaken cleaning of the mural about every two years since it was unveiled in 2015. Thanks to Annie Bird who organised the event and everyone who took part. Pictures

The AECOM feasibility study, commissioned by Derbyshire County Council, into a proposed 68 km cycleway between Shardlow, south east of Derby and Hathersage in the Derbyshire Dales is now complete. MCA’s submission to this included a proposal for a combined walking and cycling route on the east bank of the Read more