Peak District

The Peak District encompasses limestone valleys and moorlands across 1,438 square kilometers, divided between the gritstone Dark Peak and limestone White Peak regions.

Established in 1951 as Britain's first national park, this area contains archaeological evidence of human settlements dating from the Mesolithic period.

The region maintains traditional Well Dressing ceremonies where local communities create intricate flower mosaics to decorate water sources throughout the year.

The park offers extensive networks of walking trails, cycling routes, and climbing locations, with main visitor centers in Castleton and Bakewell.

The caves of Castleton contain Blue John stone, a rare purple-yellow fluorite mineral found exclusively in this region of Derbyshire.

Location: Derbyshire

Inception: 1951

Elevation above the sea: 636 m

Website: https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/

Made from material: limestone

Website: https://peakdistrict.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 53.38472,-1.87389

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:10