Next Sunday 16th May BBC Countryfile will be broadcasting a White Peak Special to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Peak District. Details can be found at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000w72y “Countryfile Plant Britain wants to get everyone planting in a big, ambitious two-year project where we can all do our bit in the battle against climate change Read more…
Day: 10 May 2021
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- From hill to mill and back, the story of the Great Ridge restoration 10th June 2021The dramatic skyline of the Great Ridge walk connects the summits of Lose Hill and Mam Tor in Derbyshire’s Hope Valley. Separating the gritstone edges of the Dark Peak from the lighter limestone of the White Peak, the ridge walk offers near panoramic views across the Peak District.
- Record numbers enjoy Peak District countryside as Monsal Trail celebrates milestone birthday 24th May 202125th May 2021 marks the 10th anniversary since the opening of four Victorian former railway tunnels to create a continuous 8.5-mile traffic-free trail through some of the Peak District's most spectacular limestone dales.
- Launch of Audio Chapter Kinder Scout - Voices From The Peak 23rd April 2021The third chapter of Voices From The Peak audio artwork is being released on Saturday 24 April to mark the 70th anniversary of the Peak District National Park.
- One month to go! The Peak District celebrates its 70th birthday 18th March 2021Seventy years ago this year the Peak District National Park became the UK’s original national park, designated on 17 April, 1951.
- Encouraging year for peregrines in Peak District uplands 15th March 2021The Peak District Bird of Prey Initiative has published its 2020 final report, showing encouraging breeding successes for several bird of prey species in moorland areas of the Peak District, thanks to collaboration between landowners, gamekeepers and raptor workers during COVID-19.
- Restoration works on the iconic Great Ridge due to start 4th March 2021Separating Edale from Castleton, and the limestone of the White Peak from the millstone grit of the Dark Peak, the Great Ridge straddles the heart of the Peak District and provides a fantastic ridge walk. The path, which is extremely popular with walkers with stunning views of the Hope Valley, is badly eroded by footfall […]
- Looking for Peak District heroes! Opportunity for National Park projects to win national recognition 4th February 2021Projects to protect or enhance the Peak District National Park have the chance to win a £1,000 prize award to help their work.
- Peak District Lee’s quarter-of-a-tonne lockdown litter pick 3rd February 2021When Hulme End resident Lee Spensley set out to take on a regular local litter peak a year ago, he couldn’t have anticipated the difference his efforts would make 12 months on.
- Derbyshire poet creates ‘audio odyssey’ to celebrate the Peak District National Park 7th January 2021A Derbyshire poet is releasing the second chapter of an ‘audio artwork’ celebrating this year’s 70th Anniversary of the Peak District National Park (PDNP).
- Historic Bakewell visitor centre re-opens following refurbishment work 3rd December 2020Bakewell visitor centre has re-opened following work to maintain and improve the historic building and refresh internal displays.
