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From dramatic edges and rugged moorland to tranquil rivers and rolling dales, there’s a beauty spot around every corner when exploring Derbyshire and the Peak District. Listed below are some of the best-loved spots in the area…

The Peak District and Derbyshire is full of breathtaking and beautiful wonders which would take a lifetime to explore. But we think the following gems should be on every travellers wishlist: Dovedale, Parkhouse and Chrome Hill, Stanage Edge, Derwent Edge, Curbar Edge, Bamford Edge, Burbage Edge, Mam Tor, Monsal Head and Kinder Scout.

At the southern end of the Peak District National Park, Dovedale is a magnet for visitors who flock here to admire the limestone ravines, riverside walks and famous stepping stones across the River Dove. For views like no other, scramble to the top of Thorpe Cloud and soak up the scenery. Dovedale is easily accessible - there is a nearby carpark, toilets and refreshments - and the paths are relatively flat and easy-going. Dovedale is located near the historic market town of Ashbourne - for more information and to read about what’s best to do when in Ashbourne, read our travel blog here.

Stanage Edge, near Hathersage, is so beautiful that it earned a place on the silver screen - it was used as a location in the film adaptations of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, where Elizabeth Bennet (Kiera Knightley) is seen standing on the edge looking windswept and pensive. Stanage Edge is also famous for rock climbing, so if you’re looking to show off your skills this is a great place to start. Other popular Edges in the area include Curbar, Burbage, Derwent and Bamford. All offer expansive views, breathtaking walks and great climbing routes.

Parkhouse and Chrome Hill are two of the most photographed spots in the Peak District and it’s easy to see why. The interesting geology behind these hills, which were formerly coral reefs, has left a unique landscape. When you first catch sight of the impressive ridge along the Hills, you'll understand why it's known locally as the ‘Dragon’s Back’!

Mam Tor, meaning ‘Mother Hill’, is a 517-metre high hill near Castleton in the High Peak. A stunning spot all year round, it is known locally as the 'Shivering Mountain' and is part of one of the most-loved ridge walks in the area. Sitting between the Dark Peak and the White Peak, Mam Tor overlooks one of the most famous roads in the country - the picturesque, winding Winnats Pass; a favourite amongst photographers.

As the highest point in the Peak District, Kinder Scout boasts unforgettable views, unique moorland and even a waterfall. It also offers some of the most challenging but rewarding walks in the Peak District, where you’ll encounter gentle streams, dark gritstone, steep rocks to scramble up, unique peat and the glorious Kinder Downfall. It's also one of the most significant areas in the National Park as the site of the 1932 Mass Trespass - when ramblers from nearby cities peacefully protested on what was then private land, contributing to the change in legislation allowing people to freely walk on access land.

These are just a few of the finest places to photograph in the Peak District, so get your camera ready when visiting! If you'd rather look at beautiful pictures instead of take them, then check out the work of the experts. Our Destination Photography Partners are a group of professional and amateur photographers who are always out and about snapping the area. The photography page lists all the members of this illustrious group, and if you like what you see, visit their websites to purchase pictures of the Peak District and Derbyshire.

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Heights of Abraham

Address:

Derby Road, Matlock Bath, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NT

Telephone:
01629 582365

Email:

office@heightsofabraham.com

Matlock

A unique hilltop Park set on top of a dramatic limestone gorge, amid great natural beauty. Journey in a state of the art cable car. Follow a guide underground to our spectacular showcaves. Explore over 60 acres of Wooded hillside.

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Lud's Church

Address:

Nr Gradbach, Quarnford, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 0SU

Buxton

Lud’s Church is a deep, moss-covered chasm full of history, myths and dark green wherever you look; and to walk down its stone steps deep into the cleft is to escape into another world…
Monsal Head and Monsal Dale

Address:

Derbyshire, DE45 1NL

Telephone:
01629 813227

Email:

bakewell@peakdistrict.gov.uk

One of the most popular & most photgraphed beauty spots in the Peak District, with absolutely fabulous dales scenery, with the combination of the winding river Wye in the steep sided dale with the wooded slopes of Fin Cop & the viaduct.

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Parkhouse and Chrome Hill

Address:

Derbyshire, SK17 0EW

Parkhouse Hill and Chrome Hill are distinctive Peak District hills, located on the north side of the River Dove, close to the Staffordshire border.
Goyt Valley - Derbyshire Bridge

Address:

Goyt Valley - Derbyshire Bridge, Goyt Valley, NR BUXTON, Derbyshire, SK17 1AE

Telephone:
01629 816290

Email:

karen.harrison@peakdistrict.gov.uk

NR BUXTON

Derbyshire Bridge Ranger Centre in the Goyt Valley. The bridge is so called because it was in the past on the county boundary between Derbyshire and Cheshire.

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Stanage Edge

Address:

Ringinglow Road, Hathersage, Derbyshire, S32 1BR

Telephone:
01629 813227

Hathersage

Situated north of Hathersage, Stanage Edge is a popular place for walkers and for rock climbing with stunning views of the Dark Peak moorlands and the Hope Valley. The gritstone edge stretches for approximately 4 miles.
Alport Heights

Address:

Alport Heights, Alport Lane, Ashley Hay, Belper, DE56 2DQ

Telephone:
01909 486411

Ashley Hay

Alport Heights is a hill near Wirksworth in Derbyshire. It is a popular picnic site, since it has extensive views to the South, and is the first hill over 1,000 ft within easy reach of Derby, it is in the care of the National Trust.
Axe Edge

Address:

Derbyshire, SK17 0SE

Telephone:
01298 25106

Axe Edge Moor is the major moorland, west of Buxton in the Peak District The moor is the source of the River Dove, River Manifold, River Dane, River Wye and River Goyt.
Lay by on A53 road. Axe Edge Grid Ref: SK 034 697.
Hope Valley

Address:

Edale, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 8WA

Hope Valley

Hope Valley is one of the best-loved parts of the Peak District National Park, offering some of the best views and most picturesque villages in the country. This unique part of Derbyshire is home to classic Peak District walks such as Winnats Pass,…
Kinder Scout

Address:

Derbyshire, SK22 2LL

If you’re seeking some of the most famous, challenging and rewarding walks in the Peak District National Park, then look no further than Kinder Scout.
Solomon's Temple

Address:

Green Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9DH

Buxton

Solomon’s Temple, also known as Grin Low Tower, is a Victorian fortified hill marker on Grin Low Hill near the spa town of Buxton. The spectacular views from the top are not-to-be-missed!
Black Rocks

Address:

Off Derby Road, Steeple Grange, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4GT

Telephone:
01629 823204

Email:

countrysideservice@derbyshire.gov.uk

Wirksworth

Black Rocks is a weathered outcrop of Ashover grit which can be reached by a short, but steep climb, from the car park.

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Padley Gorge

Address:

Longshaw, SHEFFIELD, South Yorkshire, S11 7TZ

SHEFFIELD

You'd be hard pushed to find a more magical spot than Padley Gorge. With gently flowing streams and tumbling waterfalls in a woodland setting near the Longshaw Estate and Grindleford, Padley Gorge is photogenic and full of character.
Dovedale

Address:

Derbyshire, DE6 2AY

Telephone:
01335 343666

Email:

vic@ashbournetc.co.uk

Dovedale is a renowned beauty spot -although it is actually around 2-3 miles long! The River Dove flows through Milldale, Wolscote Dale and Beresford Dale. Famous for its stepping stones, Lionshead rock, caves and literary connections.

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The Roaches

Address:

Leek, Staffordshire

Telephone:
01889 880100

Email:

a.rhodes@staffs-wildlife.org.uk

Staffordshire

Impressive gritstone edges and craggy rocks loved by walkers and climbers. It groups together two main gritstone outcrops - Ramshaw Rocks famous for the Winking Man rock formation and 'Hen Cloud' offering stunning panoramic views.

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Surprise View

Address:

Surprise View Car Park, A6187, Grindleford, Derbyshire, S32 1DA

Grindleford

Surprise View is a spectacular view point above Hathersage and is known for being one of the best viewpoints in the Peak District and also for being a great spot to sit and watch the sunset, and is a designated 'Dark Skies' stargazing spot.
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Linacre Reservoirs

Address:

Woodnook Lane, Cutthorpe, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 7AU

Telephone:
01629 540696

Email:

visitorsites@severntrent.co.uk

Chesterfield

There are 3 reservoirs at Linacre, built between 1855 & 1904 and, between them, they hold more than 240 million gallons of water. They are surrounded by bluebell woodland & the site is open for walking & cycling.
Parking fees apply.

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Upper Lumsdale

Address:

Upper Lumsdale, Derbyshire, DE4 5NA

Telephone:
0845 833 0970

Derbyshire

The Lumsdale Valley is a small wooded gorge of outstanding natural beauty tucked away high above Matlock. With its crumbling stone ruins, waterwheels, ponds and waterfalls, nature has melded with the industrial remains of the past.

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