In Lasting Memory of Kieran Metcalfe
1976 – 2025
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our friend and contributor, Kieran Metcalfe, on the 29th of July, 2025.
Kieran was a talented freelance graphic and web designer from South Manchester, but it was as a passionate photographer that he became a cherished part of our community here at Let’s Go Peak District. He found his greatest peace away from the screen, unwinding on the hillsides and rocky edges of the Peak District, often waiting patiently to capture the perfect sunset or a sunrise, if he could manage an early start!
A wonderfully keen, or as he would joke, ‘obsessed’—amateur photographer, his skill and eye for beauty were undeniable. We were delighted when he won the Campaign for National Parks #NP70Moments competition in 2019 with his stunning image of Parkhouse Hill. This achievement led to his work being featured on the BBC and Sky News, and in national newspapers, sharing the beauty of our local landscape with a wider audience.
Kieran faced a nearly two-year battle with bowel cancer with immense courage and strength. He spent the final twelve weeks of his life in hospital, cared for with exceptional dignity, compassion, and warmth by the teams at The Christie in Manchester and Stepping Hill.
Kieran’s beautiful photography remains a testament to his talent and his deep love for the wild, open spaces of the Peak District. He will be greatly missed, and we are proud to keep his work and memory alive on this site.
Our deepest condolences go to his family and all who knew him.
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