Why not travel to the park by train and then stretch your legs on the free, guided Transpeak Walks? This voluntary group organizes walks of all types that begin and end at train stations in Peak District.
Buses also travel the length and breadth of the park, and a historic steam train runs between Matlock and Rowsley. Cyclists can enjoy several traffic-free cycle routes set up in the park, and bikes can be hired from three different. Visit Pedal Peak District for details. All rights reserved. Share Tweet Email. Why it's so hard to treat pain in infants. This wild African cat has adapted to life in a big city. Animals Wild Cities This wild African cat has adapted to life in a big city Caracals have learned to hunt around the urban edges of Cape Town, though the predator faces many threats, such as getting hit by cars.
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Or the magnificent Hardwick Hall , a perfect example of an Elizabethan country house, built by the mighty Bess of Hardwick in the 16th Century. The views over the surrounding countryside are just as impressive as the historic building. Despite its well-deserved popularity, it is still very easy to escape the crowds in the Peak District, with more than 1, miles of footpaths and bridleways.
Many visitors come to hike and run in the hills and dales, and the famous Pennine Way starts in the very pretty village of Edale. If cycling is more your thing, the Peak District has more than 65 miles of off-road cycle trails, including the picturesque old railway lines of the Monsal Trail , the Tissington Trail , the High Peak Trail and the Manifold Way.
And away from the more popular outdoor locations, there are hidden gems throughout the area, just waiting to be discovered. It is a great place for adventurous kids of every age to explore. Just as intriguing is the scheduled ancient monument of the Lumsdale Valley near Matlock, a site of industry from as far back as the 17th Century, now a cluster of atmospheric ruins, overgrown with ivy, beside which flow a succession of waterfalls.
The beauty of the Peak District National Park has been an inspiration to writers, poets, and artists for centuries, and its wild landscapes have also featured in innumerable films and television series. The dams at Ladybower Reservoir were famously the inspiration for the Dambusters raids in Germany in , and the film of the same name was filmed here.
James Lowery , 28, is from Sheffield but, despite living close to the Peak District, he only began visiting regularly two years ago. Capturing the Peak District's ever-changing vistas has since become a means to help him manage his mental health. Mr Lowery said the Peak District is the perfect place to capture the natural style of photography he has "come to know and love". His favourite place to take pictures is Ladybower Reservoir. Amy McDonald , 33, a photographer from Derby, has been going regularly to the Peak District since She said the spot known as Surprise View holds a special place in her heart.
It's a place she has found especially therapeutic at times during when Covid restrictions eased. She said the pandemic made her feel like she had had her "wings clipped". Zoe Cutter , 39, enjoys hiking in the Peak District and said a trip there "always feels like a mini holiday". She was introduced to the national park by a colleague and friend.
She believes it to be "one of the most outstanding beauty spots in the country". Ms Cutter lives in a flat in Nottingham without its own garden. She said the national park has been a "godsend" during the pandemic, at those times when travelling has been allowed. The Peak District's rugged countryside - situated between Derbyshire, Cheshire, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and Greater Manchester - attracts more than 13 million people each year.
Paul Elliott, a professor of modern history at the University of Derby, said the 70th anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on the success of the park and its relevance during a time of crisis. The park's chief executive Sarah Fowler said: "The Peak District National Park has been here for 70 years, inspiring the lives of thousands of residents and millions of visitors. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews bbc.
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