If you find yourself in Derbyshire over the next few weeks, these are just some of the places you should visit. TR: cc-by-sa/2.0 - © Mike Lyne - geograph.org.uk/p/6444024, Brian Eyre, RKH, Tom Hardwickplaceholder image
If you find yourself in Derbyshire over the next few weeks, these are just some of the places you should visit. TR: cc-by-sa/2.0 - © Mike Lyne - geograph.org.uk/p/6444024, Brian Eyre, RKH, Tom Hardwick

26 of Derbyshire and the Peak District’s most breathtaking places – including stunning waterfalls, scenic walks and remarkable attractions

By Tom Hardwick

Trainee reporter

Published 19th Jul 2023, 11:07 GMT

These breathtaking attractions and beautiful walks are among the places you need to visit on your next trip into Derbyshire and the Peak District.

Derbyshire and the Peak District offer something for everyone – from impressive viewpoints and historic attractions to unique hidden gems dotted across the area.

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Whether you’re a tourist venturing into the Peak District for the very first time, or a Derbyshire resident looking to explore the county, these are 23 places that should feature on your bucket list.

This Peak District viewpoint is popular with climbers - offering a spectacular vista over the area.

25. Stanage Edge

This Peak District viewpoint is popular with climbers - offering a spectacular vista over the area. Photo: Photo © David Martin (cc-by-sa/2.0)

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Dovedale is a stunning valley in the southern part of the Peak District - known for its picturesque stepping stones over the River Dove.

26. Dovedale

Dovedale is a stunning valley in the southern part of the Peak District - known for its picturesque stepping stones over the River Dove. Photo: Photo © Brian Frost (cc-by-sa/2.0)

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