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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And once the fire is dampened down, the habitats needed to support fragile ecosystems are lost, sometimes for decades, Craig Best - National Trust general manager for the Peak District - said.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

Peak District National Park Authority ranger Kate Wilson, 40, from Buxton in the county, has been just one of those searching for hotspots in the peatland, and helping to keep the flames from spreading.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

A scenic Peak District route classed as one of England's highest-risk roads is set to temporarily close for ground investigation works.

From BBC ● May 13, 2026

"People could come out of the cities, out of Sheffield, out of Manchester, and have a day out in the Peak District and get home all in good time."

From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026

On a hill near the town is Melandra Castle, the site of a Roman fort guarding Longdendale and the way into the hills of the Peak District.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 2 "Gloss" to "Gordon, Charles George" by Various

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