A walkabout or stumble around Padley Gorge in Derbyshire's Peak District.

We were hoping to see a bit of the English country side on our recent trip visiting some family, friends and collecting

I never knew any of my Grand parents! Both my Mum and Dad where the youngest children of big families back in the day. W

This week, we decided to take advantage of the last few weeks of summer by going for several walks in the Peak District in Derbyshire. The Peak District is known for its rolling hills and quaint villages.

The Peak District in Derbyshire may not get as much attention as Yorkshire or the Lake District, but it is just as stunning and full of history.

For our walk today, we went on the Monsal Trail starting at Hassop. There was some great views over the top, including the aquaduct in the distance over the River Wye. The aquaduct was built by Midland

We had a walk in Chatsworth Park today. The sun was out and so was the deer on the horizon. Someone was taking a pre Christmas exercise class across the road. It looked and sounded too much like hard work.

For my #wednesdaywalk initiated by @tattoodjay, I had a walk around my favourite village of Ashover. I was hoping that they had decorated the churchyard for Christmas. Unfortunately, it was still bare

It was a bit nippy this morning as we went on the Monsal Trail in Derbyshire, with its viaducts and tunnels along the old railway line. The trail suits me as it's relatively flat with gradual inclines.

Another trip to the picturesque Padley Gorge where all the hikers, ramblers and photographers go. It could be a part of a long walk but just as interesting to go and have a mooch around the place as I

We had a walk around Millers Dale which is a valley on the River Wye in Derbyshire, UK.

Yet another day with mixed weather as we decided to have a walk in the Peak District in Derbyshire.

I've wanted to walk up Mam Tor (which is a 517 metre high hill near Castleton in Derbyshire), for awhile.

We called in at Matlock Bath today, which has been a popular tourist attraction since the 17th century.

We had a walk on the Longshaw Estate that is in the beautiful Peak District in Derbyshire, UK.

We had a walk to the hamlet of Miller's Dale which is a valley on the River Wye.

We had a walk through Whitworth Park in Darley Dale, Derbyshire.

We drove to a little hamlet called Heathcote near Hartington in Derbyshire.

Hartington is situated in the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire, UK. It has some lovely stone cottages like these.

We had another little walk around the Derbyshire countryside. We came across another barn that wasn't in great condition.