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Where to stay - Disley, Whaley Bridge, Bollington and Buxton are convenient for this area. Map - Goyt Valley Lyme Park Walking highlights - Lathkill Dale is popular with walkers. Its varied scenery adds to its appeal. Elsewhere in the High Peak you can explore the remains of the once flourishing lead mining industry, marvel at the dry-stone walls that stretch for miles or enjoy an easy walk along a disused railway. Kinder Scout! Not only is it the highest point in the Peak District, but it’s also a place that holds a special spot in my heart. If you’re up for a steep climb and a rewarding circular walk, this route is perfect for you. Starting from Edale, a charming village that also serves as the starting point for the Pennine Way, this walk offers some of the most breathtaking landscapes the Dark Peak has to offer. The Circular Walk a b "Ilam Park and South Peak Estate". The National Trust. 2010. Archived from the original on 15 July 2010 . Retrieved 26 September 2010. Where to stay - Macclesfield, Buxton, and Danebridge are convenient for this area. Map - Shutlingsloe Macclesfield Forest

Dovedale is accessible year-round, but it does get very busy during the summer months, especially at the weekends. Personally, I prefer it to be quiet, so I’d always choose to go on a weekday or out of season. Why It’s One of My FavouritesMystery of pine marten found dead '100 miles from home' ". BBC. 28 August 2018 . Retrieved 28 August 2018. The Yorkshire Coalfield". The Friends of Hemingfield Colliery. 5 August 2015 . Retrieved 17 September 2017. a b c d "Peak District National Park: Study Area". Peak District National Park. 2003. Archived from the original on 20 June 2005 . Retrieved 22 May 2009. Journey times fell with the introduction of turnpike roads from 1731, [152] but the ride from Sheffield to Manchester in 1800 still took 16 hours, prompting Samuel Taylor Coleridge to remark that "a tortoise could outgallop us!" [153] From about 1815, better quality turnpike roads were built. The Snake Pass, part of the A57, was built under the direction of Thomas Telford between 1819 and 1821. [153] a b "South West Peak". Scottish Natural Heritage. Scottish Natural Heritage. Archived from the original on 13 May 2018 . Retrieved 12 May 2018.

Autumn is hands-down my favourite time to visit Padley Gorge. There’s something incredibly special about walking through the woods with low-hanging fog weaving through the trees. The atmosphere is simply enchanting, and the autumnal colours add an extra layer of beauty to the landscape. Useful guides to walks and walking from these popular centres. Includes places to stay, local amenities and the best walking routes. Ashbourne Walks Bakewell Walks Buxton Walks Castleton Walks Edale Walks Hartington Walks Children of the Revolution". Cotton Times. Archived from the original on 30 April 2009 . Retrieved 31 March 2009. Buxton's notable buildings are The Crescent (1780–1784), modelled by John Carr on Bath's Royal Crescent, the Devonshire (1780–1789), the Natural Baths, and the Pump Room by Henry Currey. The Pavilion Gardens opened in 1871. [126] Buxton Opera House was designed by Frank Matcham in 1903. While the Monsal Trail is a great place for a walk, it’s also a popular route for cycling. If you’re up for a different kind of adventure, I highly recommend bringing your bike along. The flat terrain makes it an easy ride, perfect for a good day out with the family.

Dark Peak South - Edale & Kinder Scout Walks

The Glossop line, linking Glossop and Hadfield with Manchester Piccadilly, along the remaining stub of the Woodhead line; There are ten specially selected routes, six Explorer routes of under three miles (usually surfaced routes from car parks with facilities and some buggy friendly) and four Adventurer routes (around three miles on well-marked but unsurfaced paths and steeper gradients from car parks not all with facilities). Local authorities run cycle hire centres at Ashbourne, Parsley Hay, Middleton Top, the Upper Derwent Valley and Hulme End. [143] [144] [145] Wheelchair access is possible at several places on the ex-railway trails, and cycle hire centres offer vehicles adapted to wheelchair users. [137] A project to make footpaths more accessible to less-agile walkers has replaced stiles with gates. [146] Looking southeast over the Roaches and Hen Cloud

The proximity of the Peak to conurbations and urban areas (some 20 million people live within an hour's drive) poses challenges for the area. [159] The park authority, National Trust and other landowners try to keep the upland landscape accessible for recreation while protecting it from intensive farming, erosion and visitor pressures. Tension exists between the needs of conservation, of 38,000 residents, [120] and of millions who visit. [160] The walk usually starts from the Dovedale car park near the village of Thorpe. The trail takes you along the River Dove, through open fields, and up to Thorpe Cloud, offering a variety of terrains and beautiful views at every turn. The Dane flows west into Cheshire". Peak District Information. Cressbrook Multimedia. 2008. Archived from the original on 27 October 2007 . Retrieved 1 July 2009.Don’t be deterred by the initial steep inclines; the views from the trig point at the top are nothing short of spectacular. On a clear day, you can even see as far as Greater Manchester. Wild Rainbows of the River Wye, Derbyshire" (blog). The River Beat. 3 July 2012 . Retrieved 22 August 2018. Longshaw Estate". The National Trust. 2009. Archived from the original on 10 May 2009 . Retrieved 22 May 2009. a b Quayle, Tom (2006). Manchester's Water: The Reservoirs in the Hills. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. p.15. ISBN 0-7524-3198-6. Alexander, Lees. "Envisioning a brighter future for the birds of the Dark Peak". Derbyshire Wildlife Trust . Retrieved 18 April 2020.