The Peak District National Park - Britain's first ever National Park, set up in 1951. A very large part of Derbyshire is within the Park (though it also extends into parts of neighbouring counties).
Dovedale - a picturesque valley, very popular with visitors and so can be crowded on Summer weekends and Bank Holidays
Ladybower and Derwent reservoirs
High Peak Trail - path for cyclists and walkers along former railway line
Monsal Trail - footpath
Pennine Way - a long distance footpath, which starts in the north of the county
Carsington Water - a reservoir
The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Derbyshire
Where To Stay & Best Hotels in Derbyshire - updated May 2024
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