A Boxing Day walk is a much loved festive tradition for many people, with families wrapped up warm, enjoying winter views and wishing each other Merry Christmas along the way. It is a lovely chance to enjoy the festive feeling before the New Year arrives, while walking past houses decorated with wreaths and glowing fairy lights. Villages feel extra magical at this time of year, and there is one in Greater Manchester that offers some lovely walks during the festive season. Pho

As the weather starts to warm up, many people feel excited to head outside and enjoy the natural world again. One lovely way to do this is by going for a gentle walk or packing a picnic in the Peak District, where you can relax near beautiful waterfalls. Derbyshire is packed with stunning water sights, from grand waterfalls at historic estates to quiet streams hidden in the countryside. One lesser known walk in the Peak District lets you see seven waterfalls one after another

Located right on the edge of the Peak District National Park, this pretty countryside village is an ideal stopping point for walkers exploring Derbyshire, with plenty of welcoming pubs just a short stroll away. Sitting beside the famous Mam Tor, a 517 metre summit in the national park, this place is one of the most beautifully positioned villages in the region. It is completely surrounded by stunning views of limestone and gritstone cliffs, attracting visitors from places lik

Just under an hour’s drive from Derby, tucked into the Peak District, sits this peaceful village, a perfect winter escape with pretty walks, a welcoming pub and hearty comfort food. This hidden gem is a quiet civil parish hidden in the stunning Peak District, only five miles west of Bakewell. This little gem is less busy than nearby towns, offering a calm spot with wide open countryside ready to explore. Photo © Andrew Hill ( cc-by-sa/2.0 ) The charming limestone village li

Located right on the edge of the Peak District National Park, this pretty rural village is an ideal stopping point for walkers exploring Derbyshire, with plenty of friendly pubs only a short stroll away. Sitting directly beside the well known Mam Tor, a 517 metre peak in the national park, this location is one of the most beautifully placed villages in the area. It is completely surrounded by dramatic views of limestone and gritstone cliffs, drawing visitors from places like

“People come up to me and say how beautiful it is around here. But it’s nothing like it used to be. It’s all man-made now.” Those are the words of Morris Cottrill, whose family once lived in the village of Derwent before it vanished beneath the water. Along with its neighbour Ashopton, the peaceful Peak District village of Derwent was deliberately flooded on March 18, 1943. Photo © Dennis Lovett ( cc-by-sa/2.0 ) As the water rose, homes and buildings that had stood since th

Hidden among the rolling hills of Derbyshire lies a lovely little village that feels just like a seaside town, only without the sea. This lively spot, tucked away in the Peak District, is a favourite for families across the Midlands looking for a fun day out. This hidden gem has been drawing visitors since the 17th century and was famously nicknamed “Little Switzerland” by Lord Byron because of its steep hillsides and beautiful scenery. Photo © Neil Theasby ( cc-by-sa/2.0 )

There are few better pleasures in life than settling into a cosy country pub, pint in hand, with a view that stretches across the rolling hills of the Peak District. While summer often takes the spotlight when it comes to outdoor seating, winter adds its own charm, transforming beer gardens into snug hideaways with glowing fires, twinkling lights and steaming mugs of mulled cider. The Peak District is rich with pubs that not only serve well-kept ales but also offer outdoor sp

The Peak District may be best known for its sweeping hills and rugged moorlands, but hidden among the limestone valleys and gritstone edges are caves and gorges that few travellers ever stumble across. These secret spots tell stories older than any castle or stately home, carved by rivers, ice, and time itself. Exploring them feels like stepping into another world, where shadows dance across rock walls and the sound of running water echoes through the stillness. For hikers, c

Tucked between rolling hills, honey-coloured stone villages and quiet lanes lined with hedgerows, the Cotswolds countryside invites you...