The gorgeous Peak District village with incredible walks and hidden caves that's just a train ride away from Manchester

If you’re planning a day trip from Greater Manchester then the Peak District is a great place to start. It has more than its fair share of stunning villages so you’re spoilt for choice.

Lying east of Hope Valley is the bustling village of Hathersage. With its own train station and just less than an hour's journey from Manchester, Hathersage is easy to get to if you don’t have a car or prefer enjoying the views as a passenger.

The village is surrounded by beautiful wooded hillsides and is a great starting point for several walks in the area. To the south flows the River Derwent, which you can follow down to Grindleford for a six mile circular walk.

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But if it’s breathtaking views that you’re after, then a visit to Stanage Edge, north of Hathersage, is a must. It’s one of the Peak District’s best beauty spots.

The gritstone edge is an impressive four miles long and offers impressive views of the peakland countryside. The rock formation is so dramatic that it even featured in the 2005 film version of Pride and Prejudice, with Keira Knightley filming a scene here.

It’s a popular spot for walkers as well as climbers, cyclists and even paragliders. At the edge you’ll find a jumble of rock formations including water troughs which were carved into the stones for grouse to drink.

Stanage Edge has another secret which is easy to miss if you’re not looking for it - the Robin Hood Cave. Sitting in the cliff face, it was rumoured to have been used as a shelter by the outlaws.

To reach the cave you have to follow a rocky path along the cliff face and after you’ve climbed inside you’ll be rewarded with stunning views as it has a