Derbyshire and the Peak District are full of beautiful walking routes, and welcoming pubs to put your feet up afterwards – perfect if you’re looking to head out for a hike over spring 2025.
Whether you want a challenging hike or a relaxed stroll, these are 25 of the best walks that finish at a pub across the county.
5. 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 each reservoir, and the Peacock Inn just outside Cutthorpe is the perfect place to stop once you’re done. Photo: RKH
6. Padley Gorge to Surprise View
Arriving at Grindleford Station, walkers can follow Padley Gorge up onto the moors, before taking in the scenery at Surprise View and looping back round to the station. There are some winding paths, but this is a relatively short journey - and The Maynard is a great spot to rest up afterwards. Photo: jason chadwick
7. Chatsworth Estate
The grounds of the magnificent Chatsworth House, just outside Chesterfield, are an ideal place for a scenic walk. There's two different routes you can take - one spans six miles, while the other is eight miles long. If you get the bus into Baslow and start there, you can loop back round and pop into one of the village pubs - the Prince of Wales, the Wheatsheaf Hotel or the Devonshire Arms. Photo: Brian Eyre
8. Calver river walk
This is a short but scenic 2.5 mile walk along the River Derwent between Calver and Froggatt. Keep an eye out for birdlife such as dippers and grey wagtails on the river and admire the lovely 17th-century bridge at Froggatt. Your starting point, the Bridge Inn, boasts a pretty riverside garden. Photo: Google