A derelict former garden centre popular with urban explorers could become home to a canal-side watersports business. The former Cromford Garden Centre closed in 2006 but could now gain a new lease ...

The walk begins with a gentle stroll alongside the Cromford Canal from the village of Whatstandwell. We then proceed through the 42 yard long Gregory Tunnel built through the outcrop of Lea Rock.

which currently runs its operations from Cromford Wharf, “which involves a significant effort to transport kayaks and equipment, since they have no base near the canal”. The plans would see ...