Living in Cheshire has some advantages as within an hour i can be in some of the most picturesque places in Derbyshire.Regular places that i go to for the weekend are :- Castleton and Edale with parking possible at the far end of castleton going towards the Blue John mines which is a dead end and quiet when all the day trippers have left

From Castleton it is only a half hour through the Peak Forest to another great spot at Monsal Dale.A great spot for walkers and you can walk over the viaduct or down the edge .There is a pub and restaurant serving traditional ales and good food and a large car park that does get busy in the day but once the walkers have gone you should be able to park for a night at the top end.