Peak District National Park
The Peak District was Britain's first National Park, designated in 1951, and its patchwork of wild moorland, limestone dales, and ancient gritstone edges has been drawing walkers and escapees from the surrounding cities ever since. From the bleak, atmospheric Dark Peak boglands to the gentler White Peak valleys threaded with dry stone walls, it holds an extraordinary variety of landscape within a compact area. The National Trust protects large swathes of its open moorland and farmland, ensuring this upland heart of England remains freely accessible.
- Britain's first National Park
- Dramatic gritstone edges and limestone dales
- Vast open moorland and walking country
Best for walkers, climbers, and anyone craving wild upland landscapes within easy reach of northern England's cities.