Leadmill to Grindleford (Beats 1–7)

River Derwent (Derbyshire)
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S32 2AA
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From
Below Leadmill
To
Grindleford

Below Leadmill to Grindleford (Beats 1–7) is a stretch of the River Derwent running from Beat 7 (the Quarry, below Hathersage) to Beat 1 — Grindleford (club's downstream limit), controlled by Derwent Fly Fishing Club. Fishing is for club members. It is fly-only game water. Species include brown trout, grayling and rainbow trout. Night fishing is not permitted.

Permits

Season Ticket £
Membership prices not published; contact secretary Kim Jordan, dffcsecretary@outlook.com
Day Ticket £
No public day tickets; guest day tickets only when accompanied by a member
Night Fishing
Not published — assume no night fishing unless the club confirms
Where To Buy
Club secretary: dffcsecretary@outlook.com

Parking

Parking Information
Per members' notes: car park at the Quarry (Beats 6–7); Shaley Bank Wood car park (Beat 4); Grindleford Hut (Beats 2–3) park beside the hut, driving along the riverbank, with discretion if cricket is in progress. Lock gates on leaving. Guests sign in at Leadmill Farm S32 1BA first.

Species

Brown Trout
Grayling
Rainbow Trout
At a Glance
Controller
Derwent Fly Fishing Club
Bank
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Access
Membership Only
Night fishing
No
Pegs
Beats 1–7
Postcode
S32 2AA

Last Verified - October 2026

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