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This countryside site was where Westthorpe Colliery used to be. Now it is transformed and is a great place for both people and wildlife.

Highoredish car park and picnic site offers stunning views over Ogston Reservoir. Circular walks are waymarked from the car park.

Breadsall Cutting comprises a section of the former Great Northern Railway that has developed a rich flora and wildlife interest.

This nature reserve used to be a mineral railway line and is a great place for a quiet walk. You'll see the remains of railway arches and mine buildings.

This short trail is a well-used local walk linking schools and houses. It is not far from the Five Pits Trail, Old Tupton, North Wingfield and Clay Cross.

Frith Wood is a wildlife haven where you can enjoy wandering woodland paths, through the meadow and around the pond.

Grassmoor Country Park sits at the northern end of the Five Pits Trail. It is a lovely spot for strolling or picnicking among large open meadows all year round.

A length of the disused Cromford canal which forms a footpath link between Newlands Road and the Golden Valley to the Ironville cycle and footpath trail.

A mixed species woodland planted during the reclamation of Swanwick Colliery and an older plantation on former spoil heaps.

Shaw Wood is ancient oak woodland registered as a local wildlife site. It’s a beautiful place to enjoy a quiet walk and look for wildlife.