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Derbyshire

Derbyshire is a scenic county in the East Midlands of England which has inspired many writers to share their personal travel stories and places of interest.

The Peak District National Park covers a large area of the county with cycling trails and walking opportunities as well as hills and valleys to explore. 

Hiking trails vary from those on the easier side to more difficult levels of accessibility and ability. One of the better-known elevations is the beautiful and rugged Kinder Scout Plateau where the views are stunning and the scenery is rough and rocky. If easier paths and more genteel places are more your pace, then Hope Valley and Castleton may be of interest to you. There’s even more history to discover at Peveril Castle at Cave Dale, and the county offers idyllic villages and great walking, along with blue John Jewelry and old English pubs.

The Derbyshire Dales is another large area of natural beauty, and is a stunning place for walks and views, where stone walled fields and history combine with myths and legends to intrigue and inspire adventure for great days out. 

More days out ideas in Derbyshire county can be found in our articles on Padley Gorge and Carl Wark Iron age Fort in Hathersage. The plague village of Eyam is another interesting location for family outings. 

Cliffs and edges ,such as Bamford Edge, Derwent Edge, and Stanage Edge overlooking Ladybower Reservoir are more examples of the places you’ll see wildlife and nature at its best. 

ParkhouseHill and The Roaches are good examples of great walking, hiking and climbing areas to visit. North Derbyshire is an outstanding area for accessible day trips with all types of routes, hills, reservoirs and trails, such as Torside and Woodhead Reservoirs. Snake Pass is also well known for its hikes and natural beauty, hills, moorland and forest areas. 

dog at three shires head

Three Shires Head Circular Walk

ByPaul Steele Updated24 March 2025

Three Shires Head is a spot in the Peak District where the 3 counties of Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Cheshire meet….

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Monsal Head in the Derbyshire Peak District Walking and Scenic Views

ByJanine Moore Updated21 September 2024

Welcome to my journey through the enchanting landscapes of Monsal Head! Nestled in the heart of the Peak District, this…

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Pooles Cavern in Buxton

A Visit To Poole’s Cavern, Buxton

ByJanine Moore Updated1 August 2023

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

Speedwell Cavern: A Peak District Underground Boat Adventure

ByJanine Moore Updated5 June 2023

Speedwell Cavern in the Peak District National Park is a wonderful destination for families to have a subterranean adventure in…

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Milford Weir

Duffield and Milford Circular Walk, Derbyshire

ByJanine Moore Updated24 July 2022

The Derwent Valley in Derbyshire is a quiet, peaceful place where you will find the site of a historic castle…

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Riverside walk at Bakewell Derbyshire

A Walk Through The Town Of Bakewell

ByJanine Moore Updated26 June 2022

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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Two little dogs and a bridge reflection at Calver

Calver Weir and Riverside Walk, Derbyshire

ByJanine Moore Updated26 June 2022

Calver weir on the Derwent River is a picturesque and peaceful place to walk and relax. Originally an area bustling…

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StarDisc Star Chart

The StarDisc Stone Circle, Wirksworth, Derbyshire

ByJanine Moore Updated6 April 2022

The StarDisc is a 21st century stone circle, a 40ft, (12 metre) diameter star chart etched into black granite. Sitting…

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Iconic Great Ridge in the peak district

The Great Ridge From Lose Hill to Mam Tor, A Derbyshire Icon

ByJanine Moore Updated10 February 2025

The iconic Great Ridge in the peak district separates the vales of Edale and Castleton in Derbyshire, England.  It extends…

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Waterfall among the rocks at Lumsdale

Lumsdale Valley And Falls, History And Beauty

ByJanine Moore Updated4 December 2022

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, Derbyshire

Bolsover Castle in Derbyshire

ByJanine Moore Updated23 December 2023

Bolsover Castle, a captivating destination that will transport you back in time to an enchanting storybook setting. Nestled in the…

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Alport Stone at Alport Height Derbyshire

Alport Heights And Peak District Views

ByJanine Moore Updated7 November 2022

Alport Heights is a hill near Wirksworth in Derbyshire. It is the closest hill over 1,000 ft to Derby and…

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