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!
9. Calver Weir
Situated on the River Derwent River, the weir is a quietly grand beauty spot to take in the great outdoors. It is a Scheduled Monument, built in the 19th century by Sir William Heygate's family, to serve Calver cotton mill. | Submitted
10. Chesterfield Canal
One of the most delightful canals in the country, Chesterfield Canal spans a whopping 46 miles from Chesterfield to the River Trent. Every yard of the canal can be walked on the towpath known as The Cuckoo Way. If you fancy a challenge, why not give this walk a try? It is clearly signposted for all 46 miles from Chesterfield to West Stockwith. | Brian Eyre
11. River Lathkill
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 the only river in the area that flows exclusively over limestone, and it provides a very relaxing walking trail. | Andrew Hill (cc-by-sa/2.0)