Description
A broad view of Derbyshire.
The book covers both the more dramatic northern landscape of the Peak District and the quieter parts of Derbyshire further south. Limestone dales, rivers, gritstone edges, and cultural landscapes provide great variety. This makes the guide useful for a longer stay in the area, as well as for repeat visits where you want to discover new places on foot.
Sixty circular walks with different approaches.
The selection brings together day walks of varying lengths and terrain types. You can choose a quieter walk through dales and villages, or seek out more open landscapes and wider views. The circular format makes logistics easier when you have a car or stay near one of the many starting points.
Maps and history along the way.
Route descriptions with Ordnance Survey maps are accompanied by information on local facilities and places of interest. Historic sites such as Chatsworth, Hardwick Hall, and Eyam are part of the picture. This allows you to plan your walking day around both the walk itself and the places you want to visit, without having to choose between nature and cultural history.
For quiet outings and longer walking days.
The walks are mainly easy to moderate, but terrain, elevation change, and weather bring varying demands from route to route. The guide suits regular hikers who want a wide selection. Use the descriptions to adjust length and ambition to suit the day, particularly when choosing the more open high ground in the Peak District.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher emerged among climbers and mountaineers who wanted to share thorough knowledge of their routes – a tradition that still characterizes these compact books for walking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Elaine Burkinshaw. English language. 288 pages. Second edition, published in 2010. ISBN 9781852846336.
