The Peak District’s White Peak is another distinctive area within the park due to its gently sloping Limestone plateau, crisscrossed by the Limestone Dales. The Dales provide the area’s drainage and vary in steepness throughout the area. Some of the Dales are extremely steep and lead off the Limestone plateau rapidly, whereas others slope much …
Places To Visit
The Dark Peak is one of the most famous landmarks in the Peak District National Park, known for its exposed and isolated tracts of Moorland, as well as its expansive rolling plateau which is covered by Cottongrass bogs and heather moorlands. The soil of the area is composed of moorland peat which provides the perfect …
Langsett Barn was built in a traditional manner using the post and truss method of construction. This method of construction involves the tying together of timber trusses which support the roof of the building, with horizontal beams that are supported with vertical posts. The Barn was used for the storage of both crops and grain …
Derwent is a submerged village in the Peak District which is currently under the Ladybower reservoir in Derbyshire. The only remaining indicator of the existence of the village of Derwent is by the villages war memorial which is located to the west of the village. The packhorse bridge in Derwent was removed when construction of …
Arbow Low was constructed in Neolithic times as a monument. Arbor Low can be found within the White Peak area of the park. The site itself is privately owned though can be accessed by members of the public. Due to the sites important historical significance, access is managed by the Peak District National Park Authority. …
Those looking to find out about the Peak District and how to best protect it may wish to visit one of the Moorland visitor centres within the park. The flagship visitor centre is the Moorland Visitor centre in Edale, which specialises in moorland research, and provides visitors to the park with a range of interesting …
Losehill Hall is a youth hostel located close to the village of Castleton within the Peak District. Losehill Hall is a refurbished Gothic mansion which is set in beautiful grounds. The youth hostel is close to the Winnats Pass and Mam Tor walk, which makes it popular for groups of hikers. Losehill Hall was formerly …