Peak District

British  

noun

1. 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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Elsewhere, firefighters remain at the scene of a major moorland fire at Tintwistle Moor near Dovestone Reservoir in the Peak District.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

But people who live in the Peak District say cars are causing chaos, particularly in areas like Castleton, which has attracted a growing number of visitors in recent years.

From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026

Ethel was also part of the campaign to establish the Peak District as a national park, and a hill walking challenge called the Ethels was created in her honour in 2021.

From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026

As well as improving access to the Peak District, the National Trust does lots of work to improve it for nature.

From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026

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