We are very lucky here in Rowsley with fantastic walks in every direction to some truly iconic places to visit along the way.

To the North we have Chatsworth House, with four different ways to get there. If you are in a rush you can walk to the next village of Beeley and then cut across the fields in the Park. Or you can cross the river and walk along the Derwent Valley Heritage Way. Those who are feeling more adventurous can take a footpath opposite the house and walk up to Beeley Moor and from there to the Hunting Tower. Finally, you can climb up the opposite hill and make a gradual descent through the Park with the best views of the House in the distance. This last is my favourite!

To the South is the Nine Ladies Stone Circle on Stanton Moor and the delightfully unspoilt Flying Childers Pub in Stanton-in-the-Peak. Walk back to the Bronze Age and then enjoy amazing views of medieval Haddon Hall in the distance as you descend through the fields back to Rowsley. Alternatively you can follow the Derwent Valley Heritage Way along the river in the other direction to Matlock and Matlock Bath.

To the East we have a walk through the delightful bluebell woods to the moor above the village, a favourite haunt for birdwatchers as this unspoilt corner of countryside is home to many species, including some of our native birds of prey.

Finally to the West you walk up and over the hill enjoying amazing views of the Wye Valley on your way to Bakewell. But why stop there, if you pick up the Monsal Trail you can walk on to Monsal Head and enjoy the iconic view of the viaduct – one of the most famous scenes in the Peak District.

Of course there are many, many other walks in the neighbourhood of Rowsley, but this gives you an idea of the our wonderful countryside that is just waiting for you to explore.