Dipping temperatures means winter months beckoning, making it the perfect season to embrace the great outdoors and go for a walk.
There are plenty of benefits of taking a stroll, including boosting both physical and mental wellbeing.
Luckily for us, Derby and the wider region boasts some of the best canal routes.
These are great to explore either in the blazing winter sun, or a chilled out afternoon.
Canal walks are also a great way to save money.
They are free and provide a budget-friendly day out by the water, especially during half-term when everywhere else may be a little too crowded.
Explore our round-up of top canal routes for an atmospheric day out - just don’t forget your woolly hat and gloves.
If you have been on any lovely walks, send us photos, we would love to see them. Email [email protected] and we’ll take a look!
1. Days out in and near Derbyshire by the canal or pretty riverside
Canals and riversides can offer a picturesque day out - and it doesn't have to cost the earth too | Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
2. Cromford Canal
Explore Cromford Canal this winter, a place that is family-friendly and one of the region's top beauty spots | Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
3. Ladybower Reservoir
This sprawling reservoir in a unique Y-shape in the Upper Derwent Valley has a fascinating history. It hides the flooded village of Derwent, its remains can be seen when water levels dip. | Phil Sproson
4. Tittesworth Water
Located on the edge of the splendid Peak District National Park and near Leek, lies Tittesworth Water. Go for the views, while those seeking a little more adventure can look into the solid roster of outdoor activities run by the reservoir that is part of the Severn Trent network. | Robert J Heath