Explore the aweinspiring countryside of britains oldest national park. Enjoy outstanding views towards dovedale national nature reserve, part of the national trust peak district estate, or use it as a base to explore the beautiful white peak area. If youre passionate and enthusiastic about providing a warm welcome and exceptional service, love the peak district national park and want to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy and support this special place wed like to hear from you. Area map 481k pdf file vicinity map showing guadalupe mountains national park, lincoln national forest guadalupe district, and carlsbad caverns national park. If you are looking for walking routes please go to our peak district walks page use the links to view full route information including elevation profiles, interactive maps and gps. The peak district national park authority protects, enhances and shares the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the peak district. Best backpacking trails in peak district national park alltrails. See maps ranging from individual villages to maps of the whole lake district national park. Amongst the famous trails within the peak district national park is the tissington trail which runs through derbyshire and is one of the most popular cycle routes starting just south of the peak district.
Web document library folder containing information relating to 2019. It is of international, national, regional, and local importance. Equirectangular map projection on wgs 84 datum, with ns stretched 165%. All content is free to download including map, gps route and statistics. The peak district national park in derbyshire is one of britains most iconic landscapes. Mam tor circular walk derbyshire, england alltrails. Beste teilweise befestigte wege in peak district national park. The park district continually works to remove bootleg trails and restore the natural beauty of the hillside near the mission peak summit, where its been eroded over the years due to hikers leaving the designated trail. Map of the peak district national park, uk with the following information shown. The peak district national park is the area contained within the peak district national park boundary. Enjoy a circular walk around this pretty reservoir on the edge of the peak district near sheffield view full details bakewell. The 10 best hotel deals in peak district national park mar. There are different maps of the lake district to suit walking, driving, or for local amenities.
Founded as a national park in 1951, the peak district covers 555 sq miles of central england and spans the five counties of derbyshire, cheshire, staffordshire, yorkshire and greater manchester. Peak district circular walking routes with walking maps. Nov 21, 2012 the dark peak is a landscape of largescale sweeping moorlands, inbye pastures enclosed by drystone walls, and gritstone settlements, within the pennine chain. At the top of chrome hill the ascent of parkhouse is sighted, after which the possibility of cool refreshment draws one on to the public house the quiet woman. It is an exhilarating experience to cycle through the peak district, experiencing nature and enjoying the sights. Its popular for activities like hiking, climbing and potholing. The peak district national park became the first national park in the united. Founded as a national park in 1951, the peak district covers 555 sq miles of central england and spans the five counties of derbyshire, cheshire, staffordshire. Day trip around peak district peak district national park forum. Between them these two sheets cover most of the national park area and show public rightsofway and access land of which there is much in the dark peak. If you have time ilam village is a short walk from ilam park. Map of uks 15 national parks with names click image above for a4 printable pdf. Routes include the white peak, with its limestone dales, and the gritstone moors that cover much of the national park.
Peak district is often used as shorthand for the peak district national park, a smaller area with defined boundaries and some special protection. These rare migratory birds arrive back to the uk from west africa every april. First on our itinerary was the peak district national park. No warranty is made by the bureau of land management as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of these data for individual or aggregate use with other data. Best cafes in peak district national park, england. Its the rspb love nature bird count 2527 january its anticipated that up to half a million people will watch and count their garden birds in what is the worlds largest garden wildlife survey. To help you out we have included this detailed map of the peak district national park and there is also the added. Peak district national park derbyshire derbyshire leicestershire birmingham walsall wolverhampton warwickshire solihull peak district national park staffordshire core strategy area. Chrome hill and parkhouse circular walk derbyshire, england.
Peak district national park map peak district national park travel guide. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking. Its not as wellknown or traveled as other hikes in the park, but it has spectacular views. Peak district accommodation places to stay in the peak. All peak district walks are free to download and print with gps files. Park map 617k pdf file detailed shaded relief map of the park showing roads, trails, campgrounds, facilities, and many other features. Visiting the peak district national park and nottingham. This is one of the most popular places in the peak district national park with over a million visitors a year. The peak district attracts over 10 million visitors a year across the 555 square.
The peak district is reputedly the 2nd most visited national park after mount fuji in japan which is quite an impressive accolade. It covers 1438 square kilometres 555 square miles of beautiful countryside from high 636m windblown moorlands in the north to green farmland and tranquil dales in. The 10 best things to do in peak district national park. There are country houses like chatsworth, and georgian towns like buxton. For public transport take the 272 sheffield castleton or the 214 sheffield matlock and alight at the fox house. You can take an active part in decisions that affect you and your community. Best peak district walks free to download and print including maps and gps. Whilst the national park has no mountains of the stature of mount fuji it can boast some impressive hills, moors, outcrops, and gritstone edges with many having different characteristics, some being in the bleak. Flights to peak district national park peak district national park restaurants things to do in peak district national park peak district national park travel forum peak district national park photos peak district national park map peak district national park travel guide all peak district national park hotels. Pet friendly hotels in peak district national park. Tapmouse over a coloured circle easy walks, 46 moderate walks, 79 hard walks and click to select. The series of squarecut stones which cross the river here are not particularly ancient. You follow the path of an old railway line under bridges and tunnels, in some places the gradient can be challenging but walk through the strain and breath the fresh air.
It is estimated that 20 million people live within one hours journey of the peak district. The peak district is an area of hills in derbyshire, in the east midlands. There are three places that you could start this walk, either birchen edge car park. Chrome hill and parkhouse circular walk derbyshire. You can buy a paper copy from the ordnance survey online shop, here. Peak district offline map, including buxton, ashbourne, bakewell. How to get to head office aldern house, bakewell peak district visitor and information centres. Peak district offline map, including buxton, ashbourne. All published information, including reports, for agenda for national park authority on friday 14th february 2020, 10. Os explorer peak district map set ordnance survey shop. Best river trails in peak district national park alltrails. Walks in the peak district all free to print off or download. Bakewell, dovedale, tissington, baslow, chapel en le frith.
The peak district national park covers parts of cheshire, derbyshire, staffordshire, south yorkshire and west yorkshire. Classic peak district walks can be found on this page. There are 15 members in the uk national park family. If youve ever wanted to get a taste of what it takes to look after the uks first national park, nows your chance with the english national park experience collection right here in the peak district national park. The dark peak is a landscape of largescale sweeping moorlands, inbye pastures enclosed by drystone walls, and gritstone settlements, within the pennine chain. A fire in 2006 left the mountain top open with sweeping vistas in every. Tissington trail and high peak trail peak district. Despite its name, the landscape generally lacks sharp peaks, being characterised by rounded hills and gritstone escarpments. Using the world renowned ordnance survey landranger 1. Map of peak district national park hotels and attractions. Located mainly in the northern part of derbyshire this beautiful and diverse national park is ideal for long hikes or cycling.
It covers 1438 square kilometres 555 square miles of beautiful countryside from high 636m windblown moorlands in the north to green farmland and tranquil dales in the south. Getting around peak district public transport peak. Matlock baths height of abraham attraction has caves, mines and cable cars. Agenda for national park authority on friday 14th february. A walk with south cheshire ramblers from longnor proceeding west into the dove valley and to hollinsclough village. Peak district and derbyshire map founded as a national park in 1951, the peak district covers 555 sq miles of central england and spans the five counties of derbyshire, cheshire, staffordshire, yorkshire and greater manchester.
Christine and adam anderson lewis peak is a majestic summit in shenandoahs southern district. It then moves onto the slopes of hollins hill at the top of which the dramatic dragons back of chrome hill can be seen. The dark peak area of the peak district, derbyshire, greater manchester, west yorkshire and south yorkshire is area within the national park boundary north of the a6 from hazel grove to chapelenlefrith, the a623 to sparrowpit, the minor road from sparrowpit along rushup edge to castleton and the a6187 from castleton to sheffield. Peak district partnership derbyshire dales district council. Top things to do in peak district national park, england. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in peak district national park, england on tripadvisor. At zion national park in southwestern utah, the national park trust npt partnered with the trust for public lands tpl, to protect a 30 acre property on the kolob terrace at the foot of tabernacle dome, a steeply rounded peak rising to 6430 ft. Foreword by dianne jeffrey, chair of the peak district national park management plan advisory group. Chatsworth and the surrounding derbyshire countryside are home to some of the most stunning views in the area, whichever direction you look. You can also choose to park for free along the road by the fox house. The name of the district is thought to have come from an ancient tribe once resident in the area and the hills and moors of the area, although spectacular in their own way, are not classic mountain.
Birchen edge chatsworth walking route peak district. Keen walkers should invest in the ordnance survey 1. It is one of the uks most visited national parks due to being located near many major cities including manchester, liverpool, sheffield, and nottingham. Tourism in the peak district national park in 1951, the peak district national park became the first national park in britain. Brochures and trail maps shenandoah national park u. Please check with a local blm field office for the most up to date information and conditions disclaimer. The peak district national park plays a special role well beyond its borders. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching. The highest hills in the peak district walking englishman. This page shows the location of united kingdom on a detailed road map. Highlights include the wonderful tissington trail and the long distance pennine bridleway which passes close to the popular dovestone reservoir.
If you include just the mountains hewitts, the deweys and. Lewis peak shenandoah national park south district. This map has information about hiking the bearfence rock scramble, as well as the nearby bearfence viewpoint. Explore the different special places in the care of the national trust in the peak district.
Padley gorge is the best place in the peak district to see pied flycatchers. Weve installed fences and signs to educate the public and direct hikers to stay on the marked paths. Approximately 46 per cent of the area has been designated as a special protection area and special area of conservation, both being the. This large single wall map covers the entire peak district national park area. Best backpacking trails in peak district national park. From the great views on mam tor and kinder scout, to longshaws woodlands, and the limestone gorges of dovedale and ilam park. Peak district mountain weather forecast met office. Bearfence area map accessible pdf 417kb bearfence is a short, but challenging, rock scramble in the central district of shenandoah national park. With its proximity to the cities of manchester, stokeontrent, derby and sheffield, and access by road and rail, it attracts millions of visitors every year. The mountains, peaks, tops and hills in the dark peak area. The 10 best hotels in peak district national park of 2020. It includes parts of cheshire, derbyshire, greater manchester, staffordshire, south.
The peak district is a national park spanning across a wide area in the east midlands. Sheffield, buxton, chesterfield, matlock, ashbourne, leek or macclesfield. Georeferenced maps are not a substitute for proper preparation and knowledge to travel on public lands. Many of these maps are available at tourist information centres across the area. Padley gorge walk peak district, england 10adventures. It falls almost entirely within, and forms a large part of, the peak district national park. No highways were marked on christopher saxtons 1579 map of derbyshire. Day trip around peak district peak district national.
With some of englands finest walking, climbing and caving terrain, the peak district is a haven for those with a sense of adventure and a taste for the outdoors. Ilam park runs along both banks of the river manifold. The peak district national park became the first national park in the united kingdom in 1951. This 7mile circular walk takes in birchen edge, chatsworth and dobb edge all of which are gems of the peak district. The peak district is an upland area in england at the southern end of the pennines. From street and road map to highresolution satellite imagery of peak district national park. We have two maps that print out to fit a4 paper, click on the small images below to see the big maps that you can print. Theres some splendid cycle trails to enjoy in the national park. The national park itself covers an area of 555 square miles with a high point on kinder scout of 636 metres. The peak district is a national park in the pennines range of hills, in northern england. Despite what its name may suggest, the peak district is similar in geography to the more gentle yorkshire dales. As the uks first national park, the peak district has a rich history and has been shaped by the interaction of. For this walk, the ideal map is the explorer series number ol24. We also support the economic and social wellbeing of the communities in which we work.
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