Chesterfield, 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 blow the cobwebs away over the festive period.
Whether you want a challenging hike or a relaxed stroll on Boxing Day, these are 16 of the best walks that finish at a pub across the county.
9. 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
10. Holmebrook Valley Country Park
Chesterfield’s Holmebrook Valley Country Park is ideal for a relaxed stroll - and you can make a stop at the Olde House or Holme Hall Inn afterwards. Photo: Brian Eyre
11. Chesterfield Canal
The 10 mile walk along the canal from Staveley into Chesterfield is a great route - made even better by finishing at any of your favourite town centre pubs. Photo: Brian Eyre
12. Osmaston Park
The scenic walk through Osmaston Park towards the village of Shirley and back is great if you want to catch a glimpse of the picturesque old sawmill - and the 4.5 mile route will take you back to the Shoulder of Mutton in Osmaston. © John Sutton - geograph.org.uk/p/6164714 Photo: cc-by-sa/2.0 - © John Sutton - geograph.org.uk/p/6164714