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:
5. Edensor
Edensor is another of the charming villages dotted across the Chatsworth Estate. It has been named as Derbyshire’s poshest village and one of most desirable places to live in the UK. Photo: jason chadwick
6. Beeley
Beeley has been part of the Chatsworth Estate since the 17th century, and the village is home to the popular Devonshire Arms - a four star country inn. Photo: jason chadwick
7. Hartington
Hartington is a picturesque village in the south of the Peak District National Park. It is popular with walkers, providing access to the scenic walking routes across the Dove Valley. Photo: jason chadwick
8. Baslow
Baslow is only a two mile walk from Chatsworth House, and this picturesque village is the perfect place to stop if you want a drink and a bite to eat after visiting the famous estate. Photo: Brian Eyre