Details: Dragon’s Back Walk Distance 3.9 miles Time 2-3 hours Terrain Hill paths, field tracks and country lanes Accessibility Steep ascents, very uneven terrain, step stiles, kissing gates, gates Start and End Point Grid Ref SK 06517 66530 | Postcode SK17 0RH | /// playfully.king.summer Map Ordnance Survey Explorer OL24 PDF of Route Introduction: Dragon’s Back Walk This wonderful walk starts and ends in the pretty little hamlet of Hollinsclough. To begin, it takes you along field paths and country lanes with magnificent views over the wild Staffordshire hills, dotted with farms and criss-crossed with stone walls. The route then brings you along the crest...
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The Peak District Blog
An inspiring Peak District Blog from the folks at the #1 Peak District destination website, Let’s Go Peak District. You will find news, inspiration, facts and lots more… lots, lots more, such as walks in every Peak District county, bike rides, Peak District Voices from those live and work in the Peak District National Park. The Let’s Go Peak District website categorises and makes finding information easy, so some good places to start may be our really popular…
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The Peak District – Archive Film (1954)
The Peak District National Park Film - Archive Film (1954) The Peak District National Park is the first of Britain’s 15 National Parks founded in 1951, and to be precise, on the day of 17th April 1951. This wonderful Peak District National Park film, from archive, came along in 1954, 3 years after its designation. Much in this film is as true today as it was back then. Enjoy this journey into the past... Peak District National Park Film - BFI Mediatheques Peak District National Park Film Transcription Dirt, smoke, the industry of the North Midlands and all that goes with it. Where this is...
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What is What3words?
Proud to partner with What3words First of all, Let's Go Peak District is extremely proud to be working with What3words - we believe in their innovation, and see all of the value in making location finding accessible to all. This is not a replacement for a map, good map reading skills will always be a benefit to you. W3W is not always about navigation, it is about knowing where you are should an emergency occur. That emergency could be your car breaking down, a call to the emergency services, or to a Mountain Rescue Team whilst you are visiting the Peak District National Park (or...
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The Secret Side of Ladybower Walk (8.1 miles)
Details: Secret Side of Ladybower Walk Distance 8.1 miles Time 3-4 hours Terrain Well-made tracks, hill paths, some pavement Accessibility Some uneven terrain, gates Start and End Point Nearest Postcode S33 0BY | /// clustered.rods.yards Map Ordnance Survey Explorer OL1 PDF of Route Introduction: Secret Side of Ladybower Walk Ladybower Reservoir is a well-loved, very popular Peak District destination, but this fabulous circular walk takes you away from the crowds and into the quiet hillsides that surround the north-western edges of the water. From the magnificent Ladybower Dam and those famous plug holes, the route takes you along wooded trails beside the...
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The Peak District Plague Village
Eyam - The Peak District Plague Village The beautiful Peak District village of Eyam today is a peaceful, idyllic place, offering a perfect day out for visitors in a stunning location. It has a tragic but fascinating past, however, with a lesson of true courage that's just as valid now as it was hundreds of years ago. We tell the story of Inspiring Eyam - The Peak District Plague Village. Eyam - The Peak District Plague Village A tragic occurrence In early September 1665 the village tailor of Eyam, a man called Alexander Hadfield, took delivery of a damp bolt of cloth from London. As...
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Let’s Go Peak District Experiences
Let's Go Peak District Experiences Peak District Experiences Explained | The Experiences Team | Book Now Let's Go Peak District specialise in memorable Peak District Experiences that you can book online. An experience is perfect to accompany your holiday in the Peak District National Park. Searching Availability... Continue to Secure Booking System » Peak District Experiences hosted by Let's Go Peak District Our Peak District Experiences Explained back to top Peak District Experiences: Beginners Photography Day Length of day 10am - 4pm The Beginner’s Photography Day, first of all it is a day out in the gorgeous Peak District National Park, so that is already...
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Peak District Pub Walks
Top 10 Best Peak District Pub Walks The Peak District National Park is a fantastic place to get out for a walk in the countryside, whether you want a gentle riverside stroll or a full day hiking in the hills. By happy coincidence, the Peak District is also well known for its cosy country inns - and what better way to set yourself up for a walk or restore yourself afterwards than with a hearty meal and a local tipple?! Always happy to help, we've gathered together a collection of our Top 10 Best Pub Walks here, just for your walking and pubbing pleasure. Cheers!...
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Derbyshire Rural Crime Team
Derbyshire Rural Crime Team "...We don’t actually inhabit lawless bandit country here in Derbyshire ... it’s one of the safest counties around, but every crime is one too many and that’s what we’re here to address."The Derbyshire Peak District covers a huge and diverse amount of countryside, and that brings with it a huge and diverse amount of countryside activities - not all of them legal.In this brilliant article, PC Karl Webster tells us all about the friendly chaps at the Derbyshire Rural Crime Team and the many challenges of their work in this part of the Peak District. Derbyshire Rural Crime Team Once Upon...
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The Tissington Trail
The Tissington Trail In 1899 the railway line between Buxton and Ashbourne opened, operated by the London and North Western Railway. It was the last railway to be built in the Peak District. The line closed in the 1960s and the land was purchased by the Peak District National Park in 1971 to transform it into a traffic-free trail for walkers, riders and cyclists. The Tissington Trail now runs for 13 miles from Parsley Hay in the north to Ashbourne in the south. The Tissington Trail - 13 Miles of Traffic Free Bliss The Tissington Trail is joined by the 17 mile long High Peak...
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Astounding Peak District Well Dressings
Peak District Well Dressings Calendar 2024 9-15 May - Tissington24 May-1 June - Tintwistle25 May-1 June - Ashford in the Water25 May-1 June - Monyash25 May-1 June - Middleton by Youlgrave22-27 June - Youlgrave22-29 June - Litton22-30 June - Hope 22-30 June - Over Haddon22-30 June - Tideswell29 June-6 July - Rowsley29 June-7 July - Bakewell20 June-7 July - Hayfield6-13 July - Hathersage All dates correct at time of release 8-14 July - Harthill12-20 July - Pilsley13-20 July - Great Longstone13-20 July - Little Longstone13-21 July - Bamford27 July-5 August - Stoney Middleton3-12 August - Bradwell8-15 August - Great Hucklow17-23 August - Taddington24 August-1 September...
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