Complete Guide to the Peak District

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WHAT IS THE PEAK DISTRICT? • It’s the green lung of the north and the midlands, and it’s (possibly) the world’s favourite national park. You’re about to find out why.

VALLEY OF THE DOVE • Where better to start a journey through the Peak District than its most famous valley? Dovedale is a marvel: a geological theme park whose every summit, cave and gorge provides a thrilling ride for all…

VALLEY OF THE WOLF • Just north of Dovedale is a quieter, calmer valley flanked by little-walked hills where wildflowers run riot…

A BEND IN THE RIVER • Monsal Dale is a genuine Peak District icon: a place where natural beauty and engineering genius go hand in hand…

REEF ENCOUNTER • The reef mountains of Dowel Dale are a thrilling reminder that the White Peak once lay a very long way from here…

FANGS OF ROCK • Moving into the sandstone savagery of the South West Peak, discover a fantastical rocky ridge and dive into a myth-wreathed gorge.

THE LITTLE MATTERHORN • Fair enough, the comparison with its Swiss counterpart is a little stretched. But Shutlingsloe is still very special – a miniature mountain that guards a hidden universe of water, woods and wilderness.

THE SHIVERING MOUNTAIN • A hill that eats roads. The mining of a one-of-a-kind gemstone. And quite possibly the nation’s favourite walk. Find out why the Mam Tor and the Great Ridge make up the ultimate Peak District day out…

LIVING ON THE EDGE • This is Stanage Edge, the longest outcrop of millstone grit in England. If it doesn’t scream ‘walk here now’ at you, you may not be human…

ON THE WAR PATH • This incredible Dark Peak view was once out of bounds to walkers. But on April 24th 1932, 400 working-class heroes set out to stake their claim to this mountain – and we’ve been reaping the rewards ever since.

HOW TO… CROSS WILD HILLS • A bit of extra skill with a map can make you feel more comfortable as a walker – and unlock some of the stunning secret places of the Peak District, like this one. Read on to find out how…

THE WHITE TO DARK • Got a bank holiday weekend to play with? Then go from White Peak to Dark Peak on our fantastic 27-mile trail…

THE PEAK DISTRICT IN YOUR HAND • The next 40 pages contain all the information you need to enjoy fantastic walks in the Peak District. Here’s a breakdown of how they work...

Complete Guide to the Peak District