Crisp temperatures make for refreshing walks, especially in the morning if you manage to catch some blazing winter sunshine.
Being in the great outdoors has plenty of benefits, both physical and mental.
It is perhaps the perfect space to quiet the mind if you’re going on a solo walk.
Or if you’re with the family, then it could be a great time to bond and enjoy a boisterous stroll.
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 chilly afternoon.
Ahead of the colder winter months, we’ve picked the best winter walks across the region, here they are.
9. Linacre Reservoirs
Located on the edge of Chesterfield, there are three reservoirs to walk round at Linacre. There is a gentle five mile route that takes you around all three, and through the village of Old Brampton, before arriving back at the car park. | RKH