These are some of the best scenic walking routes across the county.placeholder image
These are some of the best scenic walking routes across the county.

23 scenic walks that are perfect for a 2025 day trip across Derbyshire and the Peak District – including Monsal Head, Dovedale, Mam Tor, Ladybower Reservoir and more

By Tom Hardwick

Trainee reporter

Published 15th Jan 2025, 10:47 GMT

If you’re looking for a walk to tackle during 2025 with scenic views across Derbyshire and the Peak District, these routes are among some of the best.

Derbyshire and the Peak District are perfect places for hiking – with no shortage of routes that offer amazing views.

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Monsal Head is a beauty spot above the Monsal Trail and the Headstone Viaduct. A circular walk of around 2.5km starts at Monsal Head and takes you down beneath the viaduct - a short route with plenty of great views.

13. Monsal Head

Monsal Head is a beauty spot above the Monsal Trail and the Headstone Viaduct. A circular walk of around 2.5km starts at Monsal Head and takes you down beneath the viaduct - a short route with plenty of great views. Photo: jason chadwick

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The Longshaw Estate is a perfect place for a relaxed stroll amid scenic surroundings.

14. Longshaw Estate

The Longshaw Estate is a perfect place for a relaxed stroll amid scenic surroundings. Photo: Brian Eyre

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Thornbridge Hall, located on the outskirts of Ashford-in-the-Water, is surrounded by 10 acres of gardens - making it the perfect place for a gentle stroll.

15. Thornbridge Hall

Thornbridge Hall, located on the outskirts of Ashford-in-the-Water, is surrounded by 10 acres of gardens - making it the perfect place for a gentle stroll. Photo: Brian Eyre

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If you’re looking for more stunning scenery in the Castleton area, you can also head towards Winnats Pass.

16. Winnats Pass

If you’re looking for more stunning scenery in the Castleton area, you can also head towards Winnats Pass. Photo: jason chadwick

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