Parkhouse Hill Walk – The Matterhorn of the Peak District
Is Parkhouse Hill Britain’s best little hill? There is some stiff competition for this title; Loughrigg Fell with its beautiful…
Welcome to our guide to Derbyshire, a scenic county at the heart of the Peak District National Park.
This is a landscape of stunning hills and beautiful dales, where stone-walled fields meet rugged, rocky edges.
Discover our favourite routes, from the iconic Great Ridge between Mam Tor and Lose Hill to the enchanting waterfalls of the Lumsdale Valley.
Whether you’re planning a challenging hike on the Kinder Scout plateau or a historic day out in a town like Bakewell, our guides are here to help you experience the very best of this incredible region.
Featured Derbyshire Articles
Matlock Bath Walks and Day Trips – Derbyshire
Nestled in the Derbyshire Dales, Matlock Bath is south of Matlock town on a6 road half way between Derby and…
A Derwent Dam Circular Walk: Dambusters, Drowned Villages & Tin Towns
There is a unique atmosphere in the Upper Derwent Valley that you don’t quite find anywhere else in the Peak…
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Froggatt Edge and White Edge Circular: A Tale of Two Moors
There is something undeniably special about the gritstone edges of the Peak District. They offer that perfect ratio of reward…
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Giddy Edge, Matlock Bath – Is This Britain’s Scariest Cliff Walk?
We all love a walk that gets the heart pumping, don’t we? Sometimes it’s the steep climb that does it,…
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Monsal Head in the Derbyshire Peak District Walking and Scenic Views
Welcome to my journey through the enchanting landscapes of Monsal Head! Nestled in the heart of the Peak District, this…
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A Visit To Poole’s Cavern, Buxton
What does a visit to Poole’s Cavern have to offer, you may wonder? The cavern tours are fascinating, and the…
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Speedwell Cavern: A Peak District Underground Boat Adventure
Speedwell Cavern in the Peak District National Park is a wonderful destination for families to have a subterranean adventure in…
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Duffield and Milford Circular Walk, Derbyshire
The Derwent Valley in Derbyshire is a quiet, peaceful place where you will find the site of a historic castle…
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A Walk Through The Town Of Bakewell
Bakewell is in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales, a market town known for its ‘Bakewell Pudding.’ It’s a picture-perfect place with…
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Calver Weir and Riverside Walk, Derbyshire
Calver weir on the Derwent River is a picturesque and peaceful place to walk and relax. Originally an area bustling…
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The StarDisc Stone Circle, Wirksworth, Derbyshire
The StarDisc is a 21st century stone circle, a 40ft, (12 metre) diameter star chart etched into black granite. Sitting…
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The Great Ridge From Lose Hill to Mam Tor, A Derbyshire Icon
The iconic Great Ridge in the peak district separates the vales of Edale and Castleton in Derbyshire, England. It extends…
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Lumsdale Valley And Falls, History And Beauty
The Lumsdale Valley, with its wonderful falls and historic ruins, is a steep-sided wooded gorge in the Peak District and…
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Bolsover Castle in Derbyshire
Bolsover Castle, a captivating destination that will transport you back in time to an enchanting storybook setting. Nestled in the…
