Part of the higher fringes of the valley towards the peak of Black Chew Head lie across the boundary in Derbyshire.

The eastern part of the valley including the reservoirs of Dovestone and Chew are within the north western extremity of the Peak District National Park.

The tram and railway are gone but the route forms the Oldham Way long-distance footpath; reconstructed bridge hosts a sign with information, pictures, and a map.

Excerpts from a labourer's description of working on the dam at Chew Valley are available in the book Navvyman by Dick Sullivan.

Chew Brook ends its journey a short distance below Greenfield railway station where it flows into the River Tame 53°32′06″N 2°00′43″W / 53.5351°N 2.0120°W / 53.5351; -2.0120.