The best way to enjoy the beautiful county of Derbyshire? Embark on walks and make the most of the crisp autumn sunshine.
The Peak District and Derbyshire are perfect places for hiking this September.
Gather your friends and family, put on your hiking boots and make a day of it by exploring our beautiful region with loved ones.
Or, why not plan a staycation with a twist and stay near one of these walking trails, to incorporate bracing walks across Derbyshire?
Walking trips are a great way to boost mental health and wellbeing, and also to introduce little ones to the benefits of walking in the great outdoors.
Here are 18 of the best walks across the area that make for great daytrips – including Peak District favourites such as the dramatic Curbar Edge and world-famous Chatsworth House.
9. Staunton Harold Reservoir
Start your walk from Staunton Harold Reservoir Visitor Centre and head towards Calke Abbey. It should take approximately two hours for a leisurely stroll and is suitable for wheelchair users and those with pushchairs. | Google
10. Grindleford
Taking around 3.5 hours to complete, is this walk at Grindleford that will take you across some of Derbyshire's most beautiful spaces. The stunning train station walk is a must-visit spot which will take you into lush moorland for unforgettable views. | Jason Chadwick
11. Linacre Reservoirs
Take a walk around Linacre and enjoy the beauty of three reservoirs built between 1855 and 1904. They are tucked away on the Chesterfield border. An 8km walk will take you around all three reservoirs and past the ancient village of Old Brampton. | RKH
12. Renishaw Hall
Enjoy a romantic stroll at Renishaw which has footpaths running adjacent to the water and through old-as-time woodland. Experienced walkers may also try additional walks of Cuckoo way and Trans Pennine Trail which are more picturesque additions. | Dave Pickersgill