Froggatt Edge

The gritstone edge rears up suddenly as you walk the moorland around Bakewell - all craggy outcrops and weathered rock faces that've been drawing climbers and walkers for generations. Froggatt Edge itself is a proper climbing destination, but you don't need ropes to enjoy it. The walk up takes maybe forty minutes from the car park, and once you're up there the views across the Derbyshire valleys are genuinely outstanding. On a clear day you can see for miles.

It's the sort of place that rewards a bit of effort. The rocks themselves are fascinating if you're into geology - you can see how the stone's been shaped and fractured over time. Walkers will find it brilliant, especially if you're basing yourselves at one of the nearby campsites like North Lees or Secret Wood Glamping. The walk itself is straightforward enough for families with older kids, though younger ones might find the scramble up tedious. Climbers obviously get the most from it, but that's because of the technical routes rather than the general visit.

There's no visitor centre or facilities to speak of - it's just the edge itself, which is rather the point. Free to access, take your own water. It works well as part of a broader Peak District walk, linking nicely with other routes in the area. Allow two to three hours if you're meandering about and taking photos. Late afternoon light hits the stone beautifully, especially if you can time it right. Worth the trip if you're doing a proper walking holiday from Chatsworth Park or Derbyshire Hills, less so if you're after a quick novelty stop.