Amble through the impressive Chatsworth Estate with a chance to visit the opulent house & gardens. Often referred to as ‘Palace of the Peak’ Chatsworth is without doubt one of the finest of great houses in Britain. A walk through Manners Wood, part of the Haddon Estate provides an opportunity to visit another of Britain’s great houses, Haddon Hall. The 16th-century terraced gardens are thought by many to be the most romantic in England. Passing through Bakewell, known for its delicious pudding you will arrive at one of Derbyshire’s prettiest villages Ashford in the Water. The walk to Monsal Head provides superb views across the Wye Valley & the picture postcard scenery of Monsal Dale.

From Monsal Head, you will follow the river Wye along the Monsal Trail through Water-cum-jolly Dale to Millers Dale. Passing through Tideswell Dale takes you to ‘Cathederal of the Peak’ Tideswell, known for its magnificent 14th-century church of St John the Baptist. On through pretty Litton, you will pass through the dramatic gorge at Cressbrook Dale before strolling through Silly Dale to Follow & onto the infamous plague village of Eyam. Eyam is also home to Eyam Hall, a wonderful, unspoilt 17th-century manor house that is now open to the public.

Climb to Bretton which offers marvellous panoramic views over the area. Stroll past Abney Low to the isolated hamlet of Abney before passing Robin Hoods Cross to Bradford Dale. Join the Limestone Way at Old Moor before descending past the 11th century Peveril Castle into Castleton. Situated at the head of the Hope Valley Castleton is a popular place surrounded by dramatic scenery.

The Derwent Valley, where 617 Squadron practised their daring Dambusters raid.