31 beautiful places that are perfect to explore on a sunny day across Derbyshire and the Peak District as summer approaches – including Bakewell, Castleton, Hathersage, Buxton and Matlock

If you’re planning a trip out as summer approaches, these spots across Derbyshire and the Peak District are among some of the best places to visit.

Derbyshire and the Peak District are home to a number of beautiful towns and villages – with plenty of great destinations to be found wherever you are across the county.

Some of the area’s most picturesque destinations, all of which are perfect to explore on a sunny day, are listed below – will you be visiting any of these places?

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