With summer here, there is no better time to plan a trip across Derbyshire and the Peak District, and if you’re searching for inspiration, look no further than the places listed here.
I’ve discovered these beautiful spots while living in the area – and they are among the very best to explore over the coming weeks.
21. Derbyshire’s flooded villages
The fascinating tale of Derbyshire’s flooded villages was something I knew very little about until moving here. When water levels at Ladybower Reservoir are low, walkers may be able to catch a glimpse of Derwent - a village that was flooded as part of the creation of the reservoir. Derwent and nearby Ashopton (pictured here) were small villages but had tight-knit communities - and Ashopton’s inn was a popular stop on the route between Sheffield and Glossop. In spite of fierce local opposition, each building in the two villages was bought compulsorily by the Derwent Valley Water Board. Residents of both villages were moved to Bamford and their homes demolished, before the area was flooded in 1945 Photo: DT