Welcome to Westbank

Westbank is a small village located in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England. The village is situated on the western bank of the River Derwent, hence the name Westbank. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the scenic views and peaceful atmosphere. Westbank is a close-knit community with a population of around 500 people. The village has a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and a pub.

Westbank is a great place to visit for those who love the outdoors. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque countryside, making it the perfect destination for hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The River Derwent runs through the village, providing opportunities for fishing and boating. The village is also home to several nature reserves, including the Carsington Water Nature Reserve, which is a popular spot for birdwatching.

Westbank has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings and landmarks. The village church, St. Mary's, dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. The village also has several old mills, including the Westbank Mill, which was built in the 18th century and is now a private residence. The village is also home to the Westbank Heritage Centre, which showcases the history of the village and the surrounding area.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 9.2°C

Feels Like: 5.6°C

Wind: 18.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Ambergate Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Carly Howell	Toadmoor Lane Ambergate Belper Derbyshire DE56 2GN 01773852204 School Website
St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Clemens	Matlock Road Belper Derbyshire DE56 2JD 1773822278 School Website
Long Row Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Lisa White	Long Row Belper Derbyshire DE56 1DR 01773823319 School Website
St Johns C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Roger Averis	Laund Nook Belper Derbyshire DE56 1GY 01773822995 School Website
Pottery Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Peach	Kilbourne Road Belper Derbyshire DE56 1HA 01773823383 School Website
Heage Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Karen O'connor	School Lane Heage Belper Derbyshire DE56 2AL 01773852188 School Website
Belper School And Sixth Form Centre Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Nick Goforth	John O'gaunts Way Off Kilburn Road Belper Derbyshire DE56 0DA 01773825281 School Website
Herbert Strutt Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Core	Thornhill Avenue Belper Derbyshire DE56 1SH 01773822771 School Website
Fritchley C Of E Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Rosie Turner	Church Street Fritchley Belper Derbyshire DE56 2FQ 01773852216 School Website
Alderwasley Hall School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Ms Sara Forsyth	Alderwasley Belper Derbyshire DE56 2SR 01629822586 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ambergate Midland Terrace, Ambergate, Derbyshire, DE56 2EN 1.28 Miles

Belper Albert Street, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1DA 1.52 Miles

Whatstandwell Cromford Road, Whatstandwell, Derbyshire, DE4 5HE 2.77 Miles

Duffield Station Approach, Duffield, Derbyshire, DE56 4EP 3.85 Miles

Cromford Lea Road, Cromford, Derbyshire, DE4 5JJ 5.24 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Scott's Taxis 01773 880880 25 Coronation Av, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1ER 1.22 Miles
Belper Cars 01773 828384 18 Bullsmoor Belper, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1FT 1.47 Miles
Limos Derby 01773 711121 73 Chestnut Ave, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1LW 2.05 Miles
Derwent Cars 01773 824824 18 Yardley Way, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0ES 2.23 Miles
Ks Taxis 01773 823005 68A Over La, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0HW 2.42 Miles
Terrys Taxis 01773 742929 92 Street Lane, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 8NF 2.86 Miles
L O Taxis 07794 786931 11 Cavendish Dr, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3GW 3.27 Miles
Brookvale Cars 07790 248108 37 Brookvale Avenue, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 8NS 3.40 Miles
Andys Taxis 01773 570000 36 Ferrers Way, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3GZ 3.41 Miles
Brook Cabs 07976 071496 10 Mellor's Lane, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0SY 3.42 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Belper Lane End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mount Pleasant Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadholme D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Mount Pleasant Drive D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Belper Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newbridge Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ambergate Post Office Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Toadmoor D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Spinney Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Triangle Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Longwalls Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Far Laund D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Acorn Drive D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marsh Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Riversdale Surgery 01773 822386	Riversdale Surgery 57-59 Bridge Street Belper Derbyshire DE56 1AY
Babington Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Babington Hospital Derby Road Belper DE56 1WH
Babington Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Babington Hospital Derby Road Belper DE56 1WH
Babington Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Babington Hospital Derby Road Belper DE56 1WH
Whitemoor Medical Centre 01773 880099	Whitemoor Medical Centre Whitemoor Lane Belper Derbyshire DE56 0JB

Local Stores

Belper
47 Strutt Street
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 1UN
01773 821735
Store Website
1.63 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Adastra
Euro Garages
Chesterfield Road
Shirland
Alfreton
DE55 6AW
01773 689481
Store Website
6.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Marshall &Amp; Till (Belper) Ltd
20/22 Campbell Street Belper Derbyshire DE56 1AP 01773 822 591 Website 1.61 miles
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Riverside Veterinary Centre
Unit 3, Goods Wharf Goods Road Belper Derbyshire DE56 1UU 01773 829 544 contact@riversidevetsbelper.co.uk Website 1.96 miles
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Ambivet Veterinary Group
14A Derby Road Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3HQ 01773 747801 ripley@ambivet.com Website 3.69 miles
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780

Derbyshire Veterinary Services T/A Mcmurtry &Amp; Harding Veterinary Surgeons
8 St John Street Wirksworth Matlock Derbyshire DE4 4DR 01629 823034 enquiries@mcmurtryandharding.co.uk Website 4.15 miles
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Gem Equine Ltd
12 Coupe Street Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3QD 07791806970 equinevet@live.co.uk Website 4.35 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Somercotes Vets4pets Ltd
159 Nottingham Road Somercotes Derby Derbyshire DE55 4JH 01773 529280 somercotes@vets4pets.com Website 5.77 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Shining Cliff Woods
A Nice Quiet Woods To Walk The Dog. I’Ve Never Met Them But There Are Bikes That Ride Past So Be Careful. It Is Hilly And Uneven So Unsuitable For Some. Multiple Places To Park For Free Off-Road But Sometimes Can Be Busy. More Walks In The Winter When The Ferns Haven’T Grown Up And Blocked The Paths Alderwasley Belper DE56 2RE 1.60 miles Places To Park On Jackass Lane And Higg Lane

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Crich Tramway Village
Tramway Museum Which Is Fascinating In Itself. Dogs Are Made Most Welcome Even For Rides In The Trams, But There Is Also Walks Along The Tramway. A Kids Play Area As Well As Picnic Areas. Plaistow Green Rd Lancashire 3.32 miles Matlock

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Stoney Wood
We Visited Stoney Wood Whilst Staying In Wirksworth. Walkable From The Village Or Park Close By. This Place Is Part Of A Millennium Wood Planted In An Old Quarry. Great For A Short Walk To Stretch The Legs. Go Up The Steep Hill To Find The Star Disc At The Top. Dogs Can Run Free, Lots Of Space, Grass, Winding Tracks And Trees For Exploring And Sniffing. Seems Like A Local Dog Walking Spot. Lovely Views Over The Dale From The Top. Walk Into The Village Whilst You Are There And Walk Up To The Puzzle Gardens Area For Cute Lanes And Cottages. Your Dog Will Get Lots Of Exercise From The Hills! Stoney Wood Wirksworth Greenhill Wirksworth 4.40 miles Take The Road Up Towards Middleton. Past The Pub. Just On The Outskirts Of The Town.

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Middleton Top
Walk The Derbyshire Dales Along The High Peak Trail. We Chose To Start At Middleton Top But There's Many Other Points To Jump On. The Former Railway Line Runs For 17.5Miles. There Are Toilets And Oaid Parking, Plus Cafe At Middleton Top. We Walked Towards Black Rocks. Its About 1-2 Miles, Downhill. Be Aware, It'll Make You Puff On The Way Back Up! The Track Is Stoney, Wide And Goes From Flat To Hilly, Open Views Across The Valley To Tree Lined. The Lune Has Signposts Charting The History Along The Way. Dogs Don't Have To Be On Leads But There Are Bikes! Our Dog Loved It. We Enjoyed The Spectacular Views. Middleton Top Incline And Engine House Middleton 5.17 miles Signed Posted. Head To Middleton Near Wirksworth.

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Allestree Park
Allestree Park Is A Large Park With Woodland Paths, Paved Paths And A Lake To Walk Round. You Could Avoid The Hills By Walking Along The Top Of The Golf Course But Is Set On A Big Hill. Toilets Available At One End Of The Park. Several Different Entrances And At Least 2 Car Parks. Allestree Park Duffield Road 5.68 miles

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Kedleston Hall And Estate
Unnamed Road Derby DE22 5JH 6.14 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-14.4°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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