Peak Experience

 

The Peak District is renowned for its beautiful countryside of open moors, wooded valleys, welcoming villages and rolling farmland; famous as a place to escape from busy city life.

 

A picture showing Castleton and the Hope Valley from Peveril Castle  A picture showing the Limestone walls of the White Peak

 

The moorlands of the Dark Peak are a blaze of purple heather flowers in the late summer, contrasting with the brown of rocky gritstone edges. Grey limestone walls cross the lush green fields above the deep dales of the White Peak.

 

Moor and dale are home to many species of wild flowers and rare birds. Ancient sites dating back over 6,000 years survive as impressive monuments. Historic villages and market towns are host to many traditional festivals such as the annual well-dressings. There is also some of England’s finest climbing, caving, walking and cycling.

 

A picture showing Market day at Ashbourne  A picture showing Nine Stone Close stone circle, near Birchover

 

The Peak District’s special landscape was recognized in 1951 when it became Britain's first national park.