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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The map made it clearer for people to understand where they were legally allowed to walk in the Peak District, and other national parks.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

The Peak District became the UK's first national park 75 years ago, but the area has been attracting visitors for much longer.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

"They tended to be very well-heeled gentry who'd come and stay at the likes of places like Chatsworth and be taken on a tour of the Peak District," says John.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

"As an organisation, the National Trust are really advocating for people to enjoy these open spaces across the whole of the Peak District," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

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

From The Pit Prop Syndicate by Crofts, Freeman Wills

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