Explore 13 beautiful autumn and winter walks offering stunning views in Derbyshire and the Peak District, including Mam Tor and more.
All of these walks are within a short drive from Derby.
Derbyshire and the Peak District are the perfect places for hiking this spring – with no shortage of routes that offer amazing views.
These are 13 of the best walks across the area that make for great excursions:
5. Robin Hood’s Stride
The circular route around Robin Hood’s Stride - at around 2.7 miles - is a lovely walk near the Peak District town of Bakewell. Photo: Photo © Brian Frost (cc-by-sa/2.0)
6. Lathkill Dale
The source of the River Lathkill is at Monyash, near Bakewell, and it flows through the Derbyshire Dales until it joins the River Wye at Rowsley. It is unique, as the only river in the area that flows exclusively over limestone, and it provides a very relaxing walking trail. Photo: Photo © Andrew Hill (cc-by-sa/2.0)
7. Monsal Trail
The Monsal Trail runs between Wye Dale and Bakewell, and contains plenty of greenery. The trail is relatively flat, but does span 13.6 kilometres, so make sure you're up to the challenge before attempting it. Photo: Google
8. Padley Gorge to Surprise View
Arriving at Grindleford Station, walkers can follow Padley Gorge up onto the moors, before taking in the scenery at Surprise View and looping back round to the station. There are some winding paths, but this is a relatively short journey - and a key attraction is the famous Grindleford Cafe, which is a fantastic place to put your feet up after a cold hike. Photo: Google