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?

13. Edale
Edale is an ideal base for a weekend hike. The village is located at one end of the Pennine Way and near to Kinder Scout, the highest point in the Peak District. It is easily reached by train, with services on the Hope Valley line between Sheffield and Manchester stopping at Edale. Photo: jason chadwick

14. Bakewell
Bakewell is one of the most popular tourist hotspots across the Peak District - with plenty of places to shop, eat and drink across the town. Photo: jason chadwick

15. Tideswell
Tideswell is one of the Peak District's bigger villages. It is home to the church of St John the Baptist, known as the 'Cathedral of the Peak.’ Photo: jason chadwick

16. Buxton
This High Peak spa town is an ideal destination for a day trip while the sun is shining. Photo: jason chadwick

