Derbyshire and the Peak District are the perfect places for a romantic stroll – with routes offering amazing views to be found in all corners of the county.
These are 12 of the best walks across the area, that make for great Valentine’s excursions – including Peak District favourites such as Chatsworth House, Bakewell and Curbar Edge.
1. Romantic walks
These are some of the best walking spots in the county. Photo: Brian Eyre/Jason Chadwick/RKH
2. Monsal Trail
The Monsal Trail runs between Wye Dale and Bakewell, and contains plenty of greenery. The trail is relatively flat, but does span 13.6 kilometres, so make sure you're up to the challenge before attempting it. Photo: Google
3. Carsington Water
The Carsington Water Loop is a long trail with varied scenery - providing great views of the reservoir. Photo: Photo © Alan Heardman (cc-by-sa/2.0)
4. 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