Peak District

British

noun

a region of N central England, mainly in N Derbyshire at the S end of the Pennines: consists of moors in the north and a central limestone plateau; many caves. Highest point: 727 m (2088 ft)

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For her final engagement of the day, the princess joined Mind Over Mountains, a charity offering professional mental health support through therapeutic outdoor experiences, for a supported well-being walk in the Peak District.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

One of Wayne's videos in the Peak District has already gained more than five million views since it was posted on Sunday.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025

This even was originally named The Big Gin Festival when it was first hosted in 2005, due to being near Biggin in the Peak District.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2025

Co-presenter Michaela Strachan praised the Peak District and said the "habitat variety" made the location a great fit for the programme.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025

The Peak District in Derbyshire we omitted for the same reason—a previous visit.

From British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car Being A Record Of A Five Thousand Mile Tour In England, Wales And Scotland by Murphy, Thomas Dowler

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