The County of Derbyshire
Derbyshire is a county in the East Midlands of England.
A large portion of the Peak District National Park lies within Derbyshire. It contains the southern extremity of the Pennine range of hills, which extend into the north of the county. Derbyshire also contains part of the National Forest.
It has borders with West Yorkshire to the north, South Yorkshire to the northeast, Nottinghamshire to the east, Leicestershire to the southeast, Staffordshire to the west and southwest, Cheshire also to the west and Greater Manchester to the northwest.
Kinder Scout, a moorland plateau and National Nature Reserve, at 636 metres (2,087 ft), is the highest point in Derbyshire. The lowest point at 27 metres (89 ft), is Trent Meadows, where the River Trent leaves Derbyshire. The River Derwent is the Derbyshire’s longest river at 66 miles (106 km) and runs roughly north to south through the county.
Derby is the United Kingdom’s most central city. It has the best of both worlds. A cultural base situated in the East Midlands and is on the edge of the Peak District National park.
Derbyshire's Surrounding Counties
Other counties neighbouring Derbyshire include: Greater Manchester, Cheshire, East Riding of Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Staffordshire .
Derbyshire is a county with a great selection of places to visit including ancient sites, historic monuments, towns, caves, old mines, mountains, hiking areas, lakes, hills, ruins, rivers and streams, waterfalls, historic buildings, cities and shopping centres.
Arbor Low Henge, Gib Hill Oval Barrow and Bowl Barrow, and Carl Wark Hillfort are great places to visit in Derbyshire if you like ancient sites.
Don't miss Arbor Low Henge's historic monuments if visiting Derbyshire.
There are a several good towns in Derbyshire county like Castleton, Buxton, Darley Dale, and Hope.
Derbyshire features a number of interesting caves including Blue John Cavern, Treak Cliff Cavern, and Odin Mine.
Derbyshire features a number of interesting old mines including Blue John Cavern, Treak Cliff Cavern, and Odin Mine.
Derbyshire features a number of interesting mountains including Kinder Scout.
Don't miss Kinder Scout, Errwood Hall (ruin), Three Shires Head, and Hope Valley's hiking areas if visiting Derbyshire.
Errwood Reservoir is one of Derbyshire's best lakes to visit in Derbyshire.
Shining Tor, and Higger Tor are great places to visit in Derbyshire if you like hills.
Ruins to visit in Derbyshire county include Errwood Hall (ruin), and Castedge (ruin).
The county of Derbyshire boasts some of the best rivers and streams including River Dane at Three Shires Head, and Panniers Pool.
The county of Derbyshire boasts some of the best waterfalls including Panniers Pool Waterfall, and Three Shires Head Waterfall.
The county of Derbyshire boasts some of the best historic buildings including Solomon's Temple, and St Mary's Church Derby.
Derby is a great place to visit in Derbyshire if you like cities.
The county of Derbyshire boasts some of the best shopping centres including Derbion.
Walks in Derbyshire
Three Shires Head (Panniers Pool Waterfall) Walk
A nice circular up the River Dane to the historic Panniers Pool at Three Shires Head (or Three Shire Heads as it once was known); talking in good views of the surrounding hills and the small waterfalls below Pannierspool Bridge.
Length: 6Km (approx.)
Difficulty: Moderate
