The Peak District
Right in the heart of England, the Peak District sits between the two major cities of Manchester and Sheffield.
It became the UK’s first national park in 1951. The area is full of characterful towns and villages, as well as an endless network of walks & trails.
Despite the name, the “peaks” of the Peak District are less mountainous and more like large, rolling hills. While they can’t match the heights of those found in the Lake District or Highlands, they still offer some fantastic walking opportunities.
Walks & Trails
Scenic walks and trails
Estates & Gardens
stately homes and gardens
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The Wildlife of the Peak District
DISCOVER THE ANIMALS of THE national park
The Peak District is home to a diverse range of wildlife. From its native mountain hares to birds of prey like the honey buzzard, little owls, and even the speedy peregrine falcon.
Red deer roam the woodlands, usually away from people (can’t say I blame them), and estates such as Chatsworth House, Longshaw and Lyme Park have resident herds (Lyme Park sits just on the outskirts, at the top western edge of the Peak District, they also have their own Highland cows).
While on the trail, you’ll see (or hear) common birds such as blackbirds, robins, dunnocks, tits, wagtails, and chiffchaffs. Derbyshire Wildlife Trust has an excellent page detailing all the different bird species you may come across.
Along its canals and reservoirs, you’ll find herons, mallards, geese and even mandarin ducks. If you’re lucky, a kingfisher may even make an appearance, though in my years exploring I’m yet to see one.
Towns & Villages
Towns & Villages to Explore
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