Peak DistrictThe Peak District was England's first national park. This
beautiful region sits in the central and northern parts of England,
largely within the picturesque county of Derbyshire. Diverse
landscapes, abundant wildlife and a rich historic heritage combine
with busy market towns and thriving cities such as Sheffield and
Manchester. With over 22 million visitors annually, the Peak
District is a major UK tourist destination, and the Peak District
National Park is the second-most visited park in the world. The
District is generally divided into three main areas, each with its
own distinctive topography. White Peak in the south is
characterised by its limestone landscapes with a blend of flat
plateaus and gentle valleys, while the South West Peak is a mix of
hay meadows and moorland. The most sparsely populated area is Dark
Peak in the north, where dramatic gritstone plateaus, craggy edges
and ridges contrast with deep valleys. The whole region is rife
with quaint towns, majestic historic
Website: www.peakdistrict.gov.uk |
