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A man has died after falling from Kinder Scout, a well-known summit for hikers in the Peak District, with a major emergency ...
Travelling north from the Midlands, the Peak District signals the first appearance of highland Britain. Its landscapes are a dramatic combination of gritstone edges (Dark Peak), steep limestone ...
A man has died after falling from a waterfall in the Peak District, with a 10-hour rescue operation launched to recover the ...
The Peak District, a breathing space for several major cities, is the latest in our National Park series. ... The Dark Peak’s beautiful moorlands and blanket bogs of sphagnum moss, ...
No matter how many times you visit the Peak District, there’s always more to be discovered. With a diverse landscape ranging from wild moorland in the north to grassy dales in the south, it’s ...
The landscape of Dark Peak is known for its beauty and is a great attraction to ramblers. But in the 30s 40s and 50s, the area was the scene of over 130 deaths from plane crashes, many of which ...
OS Map: OL 1 G The Peak District Dark Peak Area. Mark Rowe stayed at the Yorkshire Bridge Inn, Bamford (01433 651361; yorkshire-bridge.co.uk), which offers double rooms from £90 per night, ...
A historic Peak District village is being transported back to the middle of the 17th Century using the wonders of modern technology. Eyam in the heart of the national park has long been known as ...
The Peak District was first farmed for sheep, cattle and crops 6,000 years ago. 43. Peveril Castle in Castleton is one of England’s earliest Norman fortresses.
The Peak District is home to some of the UK's most beautiful countryside, with snow capped hills, moorlands and picturesque villages on the surface it has a wholesome look, yet Richard Felix ...
Walk of the Month: Take a walk around the weird stone outcrops of the Peak District, says Mark Rowe. The views are great – if you’re lucky enough to visit on a clear day ...