The former lead-mining village of Winster lies about 5 miles from Matlock. With a current population of just over 600 the village has a large number of listed buildings. One of these buildings, the Market House, is now a National Trust information point.

Sheep graze over a light covering of snow near Sparrowpit. Located between Chapel-en-le-Frith and Peak Forest its name is derived from ""spar row pit"" in reference to the fluorspar mines.

The last rays of a setting winter sun adds striking colours to a frozen landscape near Wardlow, on the road to Monsal Head.

Part of the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire the village of South Wingfield's church dates from the 13th century. This ex-mining village is probably most famous for Wingfield Manor, a now ruined manor house which was built around 1450.

Winter snow covers the High Peak Trail running below Black Rocks. The trackbed of the former Cromford and High Peak railway runs from Dowlow near Buxton to the High Peak Junction at Cromford. The railway operated from 1831 to 1967.

Just south of Cromford village and on the north-west flank of Cromford Moor, the Black Rocks or Stonnis, ""Stonehouse"" as it was first named, is an imposing landmark and popular beauty spot. A favourite haunt of climbers Black Rocks contains some of the best gritstone climbs in the county.

Just north-east of Brassington stands the windswept heights of Harborough Rocks. The grey limestone has in parts been dolomotised (converted to magnesium carbonate) that has resulted in outcrops of a distinctive fawn-coloured rock which has a porous texture. This has helped to make the rocks into a mysterious feature with a cave and some interesting weathered formations. At above 1,200 ft the rocks provide a stunning viewpoint.

The winter sun dapples the whitened landscape as seen from Curbar Gap. The old coaching road comes up to the gap which offers superb views over the surrounding countryside. Just a few miles from the outskirts of Sheffield, Curbar Edge is one of the Peak District's dramatic eastern frontiers. Approximately a mile long it slots neatly between Baslow and Gardom's Edges to the south of Froggatt Edge.

Rushup Edge and Mam Tor are the dramatic high points of the feature known as ""The Great Ridge"" - a dividing line between Castleton and Edale. Mam Tor reaches a height of 1,696 feet and is known as ""The Shivering Mountain"" on account of the instability of its shale layers. Landslips over the years have rendered the old road below the mountain impassable by vehicles. At the top of Mam Tor signs of tremendous ramparts are proof of the vast Iron Age hill fort that once existed here. It is believed that Mam Tor was occupied as early as c1350 BC.

Mam Tor Rushup Edge and Mam Tor are the dramatic high points of the feature known as ""The Great Ridge"" - a dividing line between Castleton and Edale. Mam Tor reaches a height of 1,696 feet and is known as ""The Shivering Mountain"" on account of the instability of its shale layers. Landslips over the years have rendered the old road below the mountain impassable by vehicles. At the top of Mam Tor signs of tremendous ramparts are proof of the vast Iron Age hill fort that once existed here. It is believed that Mam Tor was occupied as early as c1350 BC.

Heavy snowfall transforms Curbar Edge into a scene of arctic beauty. Just a few miles from the outskirts of Sheffield, Curbar Edge is one of the Peak District's dramatic eastern frontiers. Approximately a mile long it slots neatly between Baslow and Gardom's Edges to the south of Froggatt Edge. The old coaching road comes up to Curbar Gap which also offers superb views over the surrounding countryside.

Heavy snowfall transforms Curbar Edge into a scene of arctic beauty. Just a few miles from the outskirts of Sheffield, Curbar Edge is one of the Peak District's dramatic eastern frontiers. Approximately a mile long it slots neatly between Baslow and Gardom's Edges to the south of Froggatt Edge. The old coaching road comes up to Curbar Gap which also offers superb views over the surrounding countryside.

Heavy snowfall transforms Curbar Edge into a scene of arctic beauty. Just a few miles from the outskirts of Sheffield, Curbar Edge is one of the Peak District's dramatic eastern frontiers. Approximately a mile long it slots neatly between Baslow and Gardom's Edges to the south of Froggatt Edge. The old coaching road comes up to Curbar Gap which also offers superb views over the surrounding countryside.

Heavy snowfall transforms Curbar Edge into a scene of arctic beauty. Just a few miles from the outskirts of Sheffield, Curbar Edge is one of the Peak District's dramatic eastern frontiers. Approximately a mile long it slots neatly between Baslow and Gardom's Edges to the south of Froggatt Edge. The old coaching road comes up to Curbar Gap which also offers superb views over the surrounding countryside.

Heavy snowfall transforms Curbar Edge into a scene of arctic beauty. Just a few miles from the outskirts of Sheffield, Curbar Edge is one of the Peak District's dramatic eastern frontiers. Approximately a mile long it slots neatly between Baslow and Gardom's Edges to the south of Froggatt Edge. The old coaching road comes up to Curbar Gap which also offers superb views over the surrounding countryside.

Heavy snowfall transforms Curbar Edge into a scene of arctic beauty. Just a few miles from the outskirts of Sheffield, Curbar Edge is one of the Peak District's dramatic eastern frontiers. Approximately a mile long it slots neatly between Baslow and Gardom's Edges to the south of Froggatt Edge. The old coaching road comes up to Curbar Gap which also offers superb views over the surrounding countryside.

Heavy snowfall transforms Curbar Edge into a scene of arctic beauty. Just a few miles from the outskirts of Sheffield, Curbar Edge is one of the Peak District's dramatic eastern frontiers. Approximately a mile long it slots neatly between Baslow and Gardom's Edges to the south of Froggatt Edge. The old coaching road comes up to Curbar Gap which also offers superb views over the surrounding countryside.

The winter sun sets over Curbar Edge castling long shadows over the frozen snow. Just a few miles from the outskirts of Sheffield, Curbar Edge is one of the Peak District's dramatic eastern frontiers. Approximately a mile long it slots neatly between Baslow and Gardom's Edges to the south of Froggatt Edge. The old coaching road comes up to Curbar Gap which also offers superb views over the surrounding countryside.

The winter sun sets over the frozen landscape as seen from Curbar Edge. Just a few miles from the outskirts of Sheffield, Curbar Edge is one of the Peak District's dramatic eastern frontiers. Approximately a mile long it slots neatly between Baslow and Gardom's Edges to the south of Froggatt Edge. The old coaching road comes up to Curbar Gap which also offers superb views over the surrounding countryside.

The Via Gellia road runs through a densely wooded valley to the village of Cromford. Probably named after (or by) Phillip Eyre Gell the road was constructed around 1790.

The Via Gellia road runs through a densely wooded valley to the village of Cromford. Probably named after (or by) Phillip Eyre Gell the road was constructed around 1790.

A subtle, but beautiful winter sunset near Wakebridge.

A subtle, but beautiful winter sunset near Wakebridge.

Frost encrusted hedges and trees on a cold, crisp winter day near Crich

A light covering of snow combined with a low winter sun on a perfect day in the Peak. Stanage Edge is Britain's longest inland cliff. The edge stretches for some 3.5 miles in total. Situated on the moors north of Hathersage it is the largest and most impressive of the edges in the Peak District. The escarpment is internationally famous for its climbing routes.

A light covering of snow combined with a low winter sun on a perfect day in the Peak. Stanage Edge is Britain's longest inland cliff. The edge stretches for some 3.5 miles in total. Situated on the moors north of Hathersage it is the largest and most impressive of the edges in the Peak District. The escarpment is internationally famous for its climbing routes.

A light covering of snow combined with a low winter sun on a perfect day in the Peak. Stanage Edge is Britain's longest inland cliff. The edge stretches for some 3.5 miles in total. Situated on the moors north of Hathersage it is the largest and most impressive of the edges in the Peak District. The escarpment is internationally famous for its climbing routes.

A light covering of snow combined with a low winter sun on a perfect day in the Peak. Stanage Edge is Britain's longest inland cliff. The edge stretches for some 3.5 miles in total. Situated on the moors north of Hathersage it is the largest and most impressive of the edges in the Peak District. The escarpment is internationally famous for its climbing routes.

A light covering of snow combined with a low winter sun on a perfect day in the Peak. Stanage Edge is Britain's longest inland cliff. The edge stretches for some 3.5 miles in total. Situated on the moors north of Hathersage it is the largest and most impressive of the edges in the Peak District. The escarpment is internationally famous for its climbing routes.

A light covering of snow combined with a low winter sun on a perfect day in the Peak. Stanage Edge is Britain's longest inland cliff. The edge stretches for some 3.5 miles in total. Situated on the moors north of Hathersage it is the largest and most impressive of the edges in the Peak District. The escarpment is internationally famous for its climbing routes.

A light covering of snow combined with a low winter sun on a perfect day in the Peak. Stanage Edge is Britain's longest inland cliff. The edge stretches for some 3.5 miles in total. Situated on the moors north of Hathersage it is the largest and most impressive of the edges in the Peak District. The escarpment is internationally famous for its climbing routes.

Just south of Cromford village and on the north-west flank of Cromford Moor, the Black Rocks or Stonnis, ""Stonehouse"" as it was first named, is an imposing landmark and popular beauty spot. A favourite haunt of climbers BlacK Rocks contains some of the best gritstone climbs in the county.

The Cromford Canal ran just over 14 miles from Cromford to the Erewash canal. Nowadays the track that runs along the side of the canal is a pleasant walk.

A superb winter landscape looking toward the High Peak from the Longshaw Estate, now managed by the National Trust.

A superb winter landscape looking toward the High Peak from the Longshaw Estate, now managed by the National Trust.

Close by the National Trust's Longshaw Estate, Padley Gorge is a place of rare beauty. As the Burbage Brook makes its way south to join the River Derwent at Grindleford if rushes through this steep-sided valley surrounded by indigenous oak woodland - a rare survival from ancient times.

The last rays of a setting winter sun adds striking colours to a frozen landscape near Wardlow, on the road to Monsal Head.

Just north-east of Brassington stands the windswept heights of Harborough Rocks. The grey limestone has in parts been dolomotised (converted to magnesium carbonate) that has resulted in outcrops of a distinctive fawn-coloured rock which has a porous texture. This has helped to make the rocks into a mysterious feature with a cave and some interesting weathered formations. At above 1,200 ft the rocks provide a stunning viewpoint.