derbyshire

The Goyt Valley area takes in a wide range of hilltops, open pastures and forestry above the Fernilee and Errwood reservoirs.  This walk includes the river valley itself, and Fernilee Reservoir, and goes through extensive pine forests and deciduous woodland as well as farmland and a small nature reserve.

Buxton is the gateway to some extraordinary Peak District scenery.  Starting from picturesque Derbyshire Bridge, at the head of the Goyt Valley, this walk roams out over the wild slopes of Axe Edge Moor and includes a traverse of the shapely ridge of Axe Edge itself.

Retrace the steps of the Industrial Revolution on this fascinating walk that follows the River Derwent past 18th century mills, then joins the Cromford Canal for a peaceful, wildlife-rich stroll.

It's easy going, and the train links make the linear walk straightforward enough.

Enjoy spectacular views of the Monsal Viaduct, climb the other side of the valley and stroll past the remains of Monsal Railway Station.

Views of Cressbrook Mill lead to the dramatic limestone cliffs of Miller's Dale.  Follow the River Wye and then field tracks back to Monsal Head.

The mighty hill of Kinder Scout is the highest point in the Peak District and most folk climb to its wide peaty summit on the Pennine Way from Edale.  For a quieter - but just as beautiful - approach, try this route from Snake Pass.

After the initial haul you stay high for miles, tracing Kinder's airy and view-heavy edges before dropping into the gorgeous lonely dale of Ashop Clough.

Climbing up from Matlock this walk delivers magnificent views of the town below and Riber Castle on the hillside opposite.

The terrain is woodland, open countryside and country lanes, and the route passes an entrance to the Heights of Abraham, where you can pay a fee to enjoy the range of attractions, including a cable-car ride.

The return leg follows the Limestone Way.

A walk of two distinct halves, which takes in two of the most spectacular landscape features in the Peak District.  Begin along the shores of the picturesque Ladybower Reservoir: interpretation boards along the waterside track tell the story of its construction.

Climb through forest and gaze down on 'cloughs' (narrow valleys) on the way to Alport Castles, the largest natural landslip in the UK.  Enjoy extensive panoramas before descending through trees to reach reservoir shores again.

Moorland, woodland and the picturesque village of Combs provide a rich variety of views to be enjoyed on this stimulating walk, which include long sections of the Midshires Way, although the pick of the landscapes has to be the reservoirs: Errwood, Fernilee and Combs

The upper stretches of the Dove and Manifold valleys are linked in this walk through pleasant undulating countryside.  Hartington is a popular village with visitors, with its cafes, pubs, duck pond and cheese shop.

Longnor still maintains something of its atmosphere of an old market town in the alleys between the market hall and the church.  The scanty but impressive ruins of Pilsbury Castle are seen on the return route.

Repton, the historic capital of the kingdom of Mercia, oozes atmosphere and  boasts a waeth of lovely buildings made from local stone.  Nearby are the villages of Newton Solney, where tohe Dove flows into the Trent, and Bretby, with its castle earthworks - fine countryside linking them together