Evidence for a possible Roman road between Little Chester (Derby) and Wirksworth is presented at this website: http://www.conferencesdirect.co.uk/clacton/The%20Ridge-way.pdf

Parts of the route eg between the Chevin and Alport Height are similar to the Portway, but as the research is based on the quest for an engineered (Roman) road surface it is clearly different from a prehistoric routeway, which would have spread over a wider area. An interesting and detailed report, it’s well worth reading for those studying this part of the county.