The vibrant city of Derby holds the badge of being the gateway to the Peaks.
Jump in the car and within the hour you can discover lush Derbyshire countryside this winter.
Take well deserved time out this Christmas and explore serene valleys, gaze on dramatic hills and timeless scenery.
Whether you are chasing misty mornings or golden sunsets, these picture perfect landscapes, that belong on beautiful Christmas cards, will stay with you forever.
They're the kind of places that make you pull over, breathe deeper, and forget your phone exists.
Everyone should experience that at least once. Here is our gallery of breath-taking walks to take around Derbyshire this festive season.
5. Baslow Edge
Baslow Edge is close to Curbar Edge and both offer stunning views spanning miles | RKH
6. Thor’s Cave
There are several walking routes that take in the magnificence of Thor’s Cave, a natural cavern located around 10 miles from Ashbourne. To get there, head to Manifold Valley in the White Peaks area of the Peak District. For context, the cave is around 30 minutes on from Wetton, a neighbouring village. | Photo © Graham Hogg (cc-by-sa/2.0)
7. Derwent Dam
It is certainly an impressive sight when the water cascades over the Derwent Dam - and is the perfect place to stop towards the end of a scenic circular route around Ladybower Reservoir. Roughly around 5.5 miles, the circular walk takes in the tree-lined avenues around Hayfield as well as the heather-blanketed moors of Kinder Scout and the reservoir. | Tom Hardwick
8. 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