The Peak District Captured in Epic Peak District Timelapse This is Volume 2 of Rob Bates Photography Peak District time lapse series. Volume 2 of Rob Bates Photography Peak District time lapse series... Music by Demigods Volume 2 Peak District by Rob Bates New gear, new techniques and new places, all coming together to fill an obsession with timelapse... the subject: Peak District Timelapse.! Shot over the last 2 years trying to capture all four seasons, this Peak District timelapse; Rob still knowing that he has many years to keep going back and finding those perfect conditions. I suppose it is a TIMElapse after all!...
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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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A Year in the Life of the Peak District
Peak District in Review of 12 Months 12 Photographs by Phil Sproson that depict a year in the Peak District, each one featuring in the Peak District Calendar 2021 The Peak District National Park covers 555 square miles of the most beautiful areas of Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Cheshire, Yorkshire and even parts of Greater Manchester. It was the first National Park ever created in the UK, back in 1951, and it now receives more than 10 million visitors every year. They come here for the stunning countryside, pretty towns and villages, and the freedom to escape and breathe the fresh air on the miles of footpaths,...
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10 Best Days Out in the Peak District
10 Best Days Out in the Peak District The Peak District National Park is absolutely crammed with amazing places to visit and sights to see. We guarantee that you’ll be spoilt for choice, no matter where you’re based or how long you’re here for. It's so hard to choose any favourite spots from so many brilliant contenders, but these are our choices for the Top 10 Best Days Out in the Peak District! 10 Best Days Out in the Peak District Chatsworth House 10 Best Days Out in the Peak District : Chatsworth House Arguably the Jewel in Derbyshire's Crown, Chatsworth House and its Estate...
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Top Tips from Backpacks & Bruises
Walking Blog UK Series: Backpacks & Bruises A decision to meet halfway in the Peak District one winter's day 'for a walk' was to spark a journey and a shared passion that would open up new challenges they would never have expected. walking blog uk - www.backpacksandbruises.com Top Tips for while you’re out and about Or rather 'when' we get out and about. But, as this post is about preparation then there's no better time than lockdown to plan for when we return to those hills and trails. Use this time to organise the space where you keep your gear and wash and weatherproof your...
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Alstonefield
Alstonefield The pretty village of Alstonefield lies on the border of Staffordshire and Derbyshire, between the valleys of the River Dove and the River Manifold, surrounded by the most beautiful, rolling Peak District countryside. An ancient settlement The village of Alstonefield is built upon an ancient site, with the name most probably deriving from ‘Aelfstan’s field’, Aelfstan being an Anglo-Saxon name. The Saxon occupation of this area is evidenced by the many fortified hill farms and ancient field systems in the surrounding valleys. There are also fragments of Saxon crosses in the village churchyard. The village was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as...
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Lud’s Church
Lud’s Church A truly mysterious place, a deep, dark chasm hidden within the depths of Back Forest in the Staffordshire Peak District. Those walking among the trees are often only alerted to the presence of Lud’s Church by a blast of cold air emerging through a gap in the rocks, even on the very hottest day. The deep mossy ravine is a wonder of the Peak District National Park Lud’s Church was created by a massive landslip in the gritstone that characterises this part of the Peak District, most probably as a large mass of rock slipped slightly downhill into the Dane Valley along a...
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Best Riverside Walks in the Peak District
Best Riverside Walks in the Peak District Riverside walks Peak District Series The Peak District is blessed with many beautiful rivers and streams that wind through rolling hills and shady woodlands. There are few things as enjoyable as walking alongside running water, not just for the diversity of wildlife and the beauty of the landscape, but for the sheer 'feel good' factor. Here we've picked a few of our favourite Riverside Walks in the Peak District for you to try, with a range of terrain and distances. We hope you love these routes as much as we do! Wyming Brook Walk Wyming Brook: Riverside walks...
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The Manifold Way
The Manifold Way The Manifold Way The Manifold Way is a (mostly) traffic-free trail that runs for 8 miles through the Staffordshire Peak District between Hulme End in the north and Waterhouses in the south. As the name suggests, it follows the course of the River Manifold through the Manifold Valley, and the valley of its tributary river, the River Hamps. The name ‘Manifold’ comes from the ‘many folds’ of the river, as it meanders along the valley floor. Interestingly, the River Manifold disappears underground via sinkholes south of Wetton Mill and only reappears in the grounds of Ilam Hall, approximately 5 miles away. The...
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Top 5 Quiet Walks in the Peak District
Top 5 Quiet Walks in the Peak District There are so many places in the Peak District where you can find utter peace and tranquility, but we've gathered together our Top 5 Quiet Walks here to inspire you. Quiet walks in the Peak District 1. Three Shires Head Walk (3.8 miles) Quiet walks in the Peak District - Three Shire Heads Three Shires Head is where the counties of Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire meet. It’s a series of beautiful pools, waterfalls and bridges in the middle of the countryside, and on a sunny day it’s the most perfect swimming, paddling and picnicking spot. Three Shires...
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5 Easy Peak District Walks
Top 5 Easy Peak District Walks Our Top 5 Pick of Easy Peak District Walks are suitable for the whole family and all should take under 4 hours to complete, these walks are classified as easy based on distance, but there is some effort required with some of the walks. These easy Peak District walks are rated as easy, to mild/moderate, and has a time guideline, but if you want to throw in a picnic, take as long as you like and have a wonderful day in the Peak District. #1 Easy Peak District Walks Robin Hood’s Stride & The Hermit’s Cave (2.7 miles) Part...
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