| Derbyshire boasts some of England's most attractive scenery. A substantial portion of the Peak District National Park lies within Derbyshire. The northern part of Derbyshire overlaps with the Pennines, a famous chain of hills and mountains. The county contains part of the National Forest, and borders on Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire. |
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Derbyshire tourist attractions.
- The Peak District National Park - Britain's first ever National Park, set up in 1951. A very large part of Derbyshire is within the national park's boundaries (it also extends into parts of neighbouring counties).
- Dovedale - a picturesque valley, very popular with visitors to Derbyshire, so can be crowded on Summer weekends and Bank Holidays
- Ladybower and Derwent reservoirs
- High Peak Trail - path for cyclists and walkers along former railway line
- Monsal Trail - footpath
- Pennine Way - a long distance footpath, which starts in the north of the county
- Carsington Water - a reservoir
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Country houses in Derbyshire
- Chatsworth House - near Bakewell
- Haddon Hall - near Bakewell
- Kedleston Hall - near Derby
- Calke Abbey - near Melbourne
- Sudbury Hall - near Uttoxeter
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