The Peak District walk named among Britain’s most beautiful walks for 2026
Dovedale is a beauty spot is around 18 miles or a 40 minute drive away from Derby city centre.
With spring on the horizon and longer days ahead, now is the perfect time to explore Britain’s walking trails and enjoy the season’s changing scenery. But where can you find Britain’s most beautiful walks?
The outdoor experts at Millets have turned to Tripadvisor, analysing how many times some of the nation’s favourite walks have been reviewed as “beautiful”, “pretty” and “picturesque”, to find out Britain’s most beautiful walks.
They have compiled a list - and a Derbyshire beauty spot has made the top ranking.
Dovedale, famous for its magnificent limestone ravines and postcard-perfect countryside vibes came in at a very respectable number nine.
A must-visit are the famous Dovedale stepping stones. Follow the River Dove up near the stones and aim for Thorpe Cloud, an isolated limestone hill which sits between the villages of Thorpe and Ilam.
Here, the jaw-dropping views from the top across Derbyshire are some of the best in the region.
Here is the full list of Britain’s most beautiful walks
- Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh
- Giant's Causeway, County Antrim
- Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol
- Ingleton Waterfalls Trail, Yorkshire Dales
- The Lizard, Cornwall
- Bradgate Park, Leicestershire
- Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye
- Rhossili Bay, Gower Peninsula
- Dovedale, Peak District
- The Needles, Isle of Wight
Natalie Wolfenden, author and outdoor enthusiast at Millets, said: “With spring on the way, it is the ideal time to tackle some of the UK’s most rewarding walking routes.
“The longer evenings give you more opportunity to soak up the scenery and embrace the season.
“Planning your route ahead of time also helps you make the most of the lighter evenings, while keeping some flexibility means you can adapt if spring showers do appear. With the right preparation there’s no better way to welcome in the new season.”
For more information about the walk click here: peakdistrict.gov.uk