Countryside

Here we aim to help you to get out and about into Derbyshire's beautiful countryside. 

We manage a wide variety of sites and facilities for you to enjoy and explore. 

They include:

• Local footpaths and national trails
• Country parks
• Visitor centres
• Picnic sites
• Wildlife and nature reserves
• Waterways and ponds   
• Woodland sites
• Trails and greenways
• and even historic buildings and structures.

We offer a wide range of services that encourage people to enjoy and conserve our countryside.

• We manage countryside sites
• organise countryside events  
• manage the public Rights of Way
• offer volunteering opportunities - see our voluntary groups for more information
• manage Woodland and Tree Preservation Orders
• produce walking leaflets
• offer cycle hire at a range of countryside sites
• and aim for all our sites to be accessible to all.

We think there is something for everyone. 

If you can't find what you are looking for here or you have an enquiry please contact us by emailing countrysideservice@derbyshire.gov.uk or Call Derbyshire on 08456 058 058 and ask for the Countryside Service.