The English Midlands often get brushed aside — seen as neither north nor south, and somehow forgotten in the national conversation.
But that reputation is undeserved, especially when it comes to the East Midlands - especially Derbyshire.
In a recent article the The Economist reported on: “The English Midlands is unjustly overlooked: Not least by its own inhabitants.”
So we’ve taken this onboard and picked our top 15 beauty spots that prove Derbyshire is one of the best places in the UK.
1. Cave Dale, Castleton
Keen hikers can put Cave Dale on their bucket list. Enter Cave Dale by walking between two cottages in Bar Gate above the Market Place. Look out for a signpost which marks the beginning of the Limestone Way to Matlock and be rewarded with striking views as you traverse terrain across Derbyshire. | Wiktoria Wrzyszcz
2. Eyam
Eyam may be known as 'plague village' giving people a sobering slice of history, however its 1,500ft ascent also offers stunning views across five counties. It is popular with runners too. | Eyam Half Marathon
3. Croots Farm Shop Derbyshire
Coffee with jaw-dropping views of Derbyshire can be enjoyed at Croots Farm Shop Derbyshire, making this one of the top places to check out this bank holiday weekend | Ria Ghei
4. Aerial view of Peveril Castle ruins in Castleton in Peak District
An English Heritage Site, Peveril Castle ruins date back to the 1066. The castle’s ancient ruins continue to be one of Derbyshire’s historical treasures. Climb to the top of Castle Hill and be rewarded with breath-taking views spanning Hope Valley and Kinder Scout. Pictured is an aerial view of Peveril Castle ruins in Castleton. | Alexey Fedorenko - stock.adobe.com