Easter is peeking around the corner, making it the perfect time to explore the great outdoors.
Enjoy a chilled out day in the countryside with our round-up of hidden villages just a short drive from Derby.
From stone-built hamlets tucked away in peaceful valleys, to hilltop villages with cracking pubs, these are places that feel made for wandering this spring.
It is still a little on the cool side, so do wrap up warm, take the long way round, and enjoy Derbyshire at its most peaceful.
Take a look at the top ‘off the beaten track’ villages:
1. Best villages to visit this summer
These are some of the best villages to visit this summer across Derbyshire and the Peak District. Photo: jason chadwick
2. Edale
Edale is an ideal base for hiking trips. The village is located at one end of the Pennine Way and near to Kinder Scout, the highest point in the Peak District. It is easily reached by train, with services on the Hope Valley line between Sheffield and Manchester stopping at Edale. Photo: jason chadwick
3. Eyam
For those interested in history, Eyam is a perfect place to visit. It is known as the plague village, after residents quarantined themselves to stop the spread of a plague outbreak in the 17th century. Photo: Jason Chadwick
4. Pilsley
Pilsley is located on the Chatsworth Estate, and is home to the popular Chatsworth Farm Shop. Estate workers live here in cottages and the village green normally hosts an annual fete. Photo: jason chadwick