As most of the Peak District is situated 300 meters above sea level, as well as the park covering the West of the country, the Peak District is prone to rain. The Peak District receives significantly more rainfall than the rest of the country, receiving around 40 inches on average. Snowfall is often a common …
The Peak District is one of the UK’s most popular national parks located in the East Midlands. Founded in 1951 the Peak District was the first National Park in England. The park itself is in close proximity to a number of major cities in the North of England, which include Manchester, Stockport, and Leeds. Although …
The Peak District National Park Authority does its best to ensure that as many people as possible can enjoy the Park. In order to do this the park authority has set up what is known as “Green Lanes”. Green Lanes are historic tracks which have been used in the past by a range of different …
The Peak District boasts extensive public transport links which mean that visitors do not have to bring cars to enjoy the area. There are a number of trains which cut across the Peak District from Sheffield and Manchester as well as extensive bus links. There is a range of train connections to the Peak District …
The Peak District National Park is becoming an increasingly popular place for marriages, civil unions, and civil partnerships. There are a number of licensed venues which can carry out weddings as well as a number of different venues which include hotels and country houses which are perfect for wedding receptions. All of the necessary services …
Caving is one of the fastest growing adventure sports in the whole of the UK, and is becoming increasingly popular in the Peak District. Caving provides visitors to the Peak District with a completely different perspective regarding the park and is an exciting way to discover some of the Peak Districts less visited landmarks. The …
The Peak District has numerous bodies of water which are perfect for water sports. A range of individuals and groups take part in a range of different water sports such as sailing, kayaking, and canoeing. The waters of the Peak Districts reservoirs provide the perfect inland location for water sports due to the gradual winds …
Fell running is one of the most popular activities in the Peak District and is a great form of exercise. The sport centers around covering large distances on foot as quickly as possible. In contrast to hikers and other users of the park, who venture into the Peak District with large amounts of equipment, Fell …
Visitors have a wide range of choice when it comes to fishing in the Peak District as the Peak District contains a number of rivers, ponds, and reservoirs suitable for the sport. The Peak Districts rivers are some of the cleanest rivers in the whole of the country, and can be found all across the …
The Peak District National Park Authority has taken significant steps in regards to becoming known as one of the premier places in the country for walks and cycling, though less is known about the opportunity for visitors to pursue sports in the air. Air sports include gliding, paragliding and hang gliding, and the Peak District …
