Derbyshire and the Peak District are the perfect places for hiking over the bank holiday weekend – with no shortage of routes that offer amazing views.
These are 15 of the best walks across the area that make for great excursions – including Peak District favourites such as Chatsworth House and Curbar Edge.
![These are some of the most scenic walking routes across Derbyshire and the Peak District.](https://www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmU2Y2FiMTljLWMzMDctNDk3NS1iZjQwLThiNmE3YTZkOGQ0ODphMDliNTA5Yy05NzMwLTQzNzItODFkZi1lZTkxNDJhYTA1ZGM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
1. Beautiful walks
These are some of the most scenic walking routes across Derbyshire and the Peak District. Photo: jason chadwick
![Curbar Edge is one of the Peak District’s best beauty spots, offering remarkable views across the Hope Valley.](https://www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmVjMWZiYTEyLTZlZWEtNGE4ZS04Y2UwLTAzY2M2MWRiNWZjYTo1YWRlZjcwYi01YWY3LTRiZmMtOWM0YS05ZjYzNzJjNDk2NTY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
2. Curbar Edge
Curbar Edge is one of the Peak District’s best beauty spots, offering remarkable views across the Hope Valley. Photo: RKH
![Located on the edge of Chesterfield, there are three reservoirs to walk round at Linacre. There is a gentle five mile route that takes you around all three, and through the village of Old Brampton, before arriving back at the car park.](https://www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjY3YzY0Njg1LTljNjctNDg1Ny1iZWYzLWRmNTY3MjFjZmM5ODo4NzhiMTc0Yy03NWI0LTRiYzktOWRhYy02MjQ4M2JjMzI2ODE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
3. Linacre Reservoirs
Located on the edge of Chesterfield, there are three reservoirs to walk round at Linacre. There is a gentle five mile route that takes you around all three, and through the village of Old Brampton, before arriving back at the car park. Photo: RKH
![Ladybower is another Derbyshire reservoir that is perfect for a steady stroll. The 5.5 mile route offers beautiful views across the water, and passes the awe-inspiring Derwent Dam along the way.](https://www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmNlMDk2YjExLTkyNGMtNDk0YS04OTUyLTE2YTllNjYwMzg0YTpjYjYwYTkxOC1mMWM0LTRjMTAtYjNjMC0xNWMzMDQ1ZmQ5ZWE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
4. Ladybower Reservoir
Ladybower is another Derbyshire reservoir that is perfect for a steady stroll. The 5.5 mile route offers beautiful views across the water, and passes the awe-inspiring Derwent Dam along the way. Photo: Photo © Ken Bagnall (cc-by-sa/2.0)