Derbyshire

Gritstone edges, limestone dales and wide-open moorland: Derbyshire packs an extraordinary range of landscapes into one county, and this pocket-sized guide brings the best of them together. Ben Giles has chosen 40 favourite walks revealing why this is one of England's most loved walking destinations. In the Peak District National Park, the high moors of Kinder Scout and Bleaklow give way to dramatic edges such as Stanage and Curbar, where climbers and walkers alike enjoy sweeping views. To the south, the White Peak's steep-sided dales, including Dovedale, Lathkill and Monsal, wind between limestone crags, clear rivers and ancient ash woods. Beyond the hills, the walks visit honey-coloured villages, historic market towns and grand houses such as Chatsworth and Hardwick Hall, and follow old packhorse routes, canals and disused railway lines that reveal the county's industrial and rural past. Each route comes with clear directions, a detailed map, distance and time estimates, and notes on refreshment stops and points of interest. Whether you're a local or a visitor, this is an inspiring companion for exploring the heart of England on foot. Part of the Pocket Mountains series of compact, beautifully produced walking guides, at only £6.99.