Pseudonymous,

Whilst I absolutely agree that "Derbyshire is a lovely area, I would contest your view that [it's] far less busy and wet than its more famous cousin the Lake District.

Of course, the sadly now hideous, Bowness is utterly rammed. Castleton, although not hideous, has suffered something of the same fate. I don't know the White Peak as well as I do the Dark, but try and find a parking space for a Sunday walk in Lathkill Dale...

However, in both National Parks, it only takes a little thought, and map reading skills, to get "far from the madding crowd", and enjoy solitude.

Your comment regarding rainfall and whether Derbyshire is 'less wet', piqued my interest. I've lived in the Lakes, and currently reside in Buxton.

According to climate-data.org, Buxton's rainfall is 1133 mm per year, and Kendal's 1137. Less that 0.011% a day difference.

All the best,

Ed