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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During the morning on Wednesday, the storms may spread further north into the Midlands and the Peak District but the forecast becomes less certain in terms of location and intensity.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

With national parks continuing to grapple with funding pressures, could the partnership be a sign of things to come for the Peak District and beyond?

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

Work is also being carried out to build resilience into the Peak District landscape itself.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

And it's not just the Peak District that is seeing a rise in wildfires.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

Go and tramp the Peak District, or something of that kind.

From The Pit Prop Syndicate by Freeman Wills Crofts

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