Chatsworth, Derwent

A graceful sweep of the river Derwent. Long river pools with fantastic Chatsworth parkland views. Red, sandy river bed and lawns for picnics. Shallows shelving to 2m deep. Be discreet.

Place Categories: River Swims and Wild Swim.Place Tags: paddle, swim and wildswimming.

Chris Cawood says:

May 13, 2016 at 1:53 pm

It used to be a lovely place to swim. However security guys would be sent to stop people swimming on ‘the wrong side of the bank’. They even cut an old tree down to prevent people jumping off of it. It did not pose any risks as the floor was very soft clay with no rocks. So many restrictions on swimming will intice more people to pay to visit chatsworth house instead?

Laura Greenan says:

January 3, 2016 at 12:08 pm

i’m in leicestershire looking for a few places to wild canoe with gentle flows and lovely countryside, would this be okay here ? would hate to anger a landowner or two

Vicky Martin says:

July 8, 2015 at 3:37 pm

I am looking for somewhere to go outdoor swimming. Where is the best place to park and how do I get to the river/weir from there?

Wendy Howe says:

July 2, 2015 at 1:52 am

Yes they allow swimming, even hold triathlons there.

Wendy Howe says:

July 2, 2015 at 1:52 am

Yes they allow swimming, even hold triathlons there.

Anonymous says:

June 7, 2013 at 1:31 am

Lovely, go to top car park past house over 2nd cattle grid, near gun centre. Walk back ov grid and cross rd down to river. Swim above weir where it’s deeper. A great swim.