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Derwent Reservoir - Peak District National Park

The Peak District National Park is a great place to visit if you like walking, hiking, climbing, cycling -
it covers an area of 555 square miles (1,440 square kilometres) and attracts over 22 million visitors a year, making it the most visited national park in the western world.

Lying to the south of the Pennines, The Peak District is surrounded by the cities of Manchester to the north-west, Sheffield to the north-east, Stoke-on-Trent to the south-west and Derby to the south-east. It's divided into the Dark Peak, generally to the north, upland areas of grassland and moorland on a gritstone base, and the White Peak to the south, a limestone plateau.

The best way to explore it is on foot with a good map (see Packing List) but it's a vast area, so I'll add more photos and information as and when I can.

There's so much to see in the Peak District, it's hard to categorise into 'Things to do' and 'General Tips', so I've put the main villages under 'Things to do' and the main walking/hiking areas under 'General Tips'.

Last visit to Peak District National Park: Mar 2005
Intro Updated Jun 12, 2005
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Rudyard Lake - Peak District National Park

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Situated on the south-west edge of the Peak District, Rudyard Lake is a man-made lake, created around 1800 to provide... more travel advice

Chatsworth - Peak District National Park

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In the south of the Peak District, Chatsworth must be one of the most magnificent stately homes and estates in the UK.... more travel advice

Chew Reservoir - Peak District National Park

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At 1600 feet (487m) above sea level, Chew Reservoir is one of the highest in England -- the reservoir itself is nothing... more travel advice

Dovestone Reservoir - Peak District National Park

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On the edge of brooding Saddleworth Moor, Dovestone Reservoir (built in 1967) sits within a natural amphitheatre of... more travel advice

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Comments (28)

Barbcarol Sep 15, 2010 at 1:52 PM Report Abuse

I just discovered this website today. We're landing in London next Tues. Pictures are great! Bath first, Cotswolds, Peak, Lake, Scotland, Paris. Can't wait! Barbcarol
barryg23 Sep 9, 2006 at 2:44 PM Report Abuse

Great page Paul, I've just started reading this as we're hoping to visit Peak District soon. Will be back later to read the rest of your tips.
Myfanwe Sep 3, 2006 at 1:08 PM Report Abuse

Great pages & tips - very interesting too. I must visit this area it looks enchanting.
RafaelTheSecond May 19, 2006 at 7:29 AM Report Abuse

what a wonderful page about Peak district, I would love to visit UK one day, I hope I could do it as soon as possible, you should write about Brazil one day, you are fully welcome here!;)
Diana75 Mar 11, 2006 at 11:17 AM Report Abuse

Wonderful page, Paul! I really enjoyed reading your tips and the pictures are excellent. Added to my Places-to-visit list. Have a nice weekend! Diana
RickinDutch Jan 31, 2006 at 10:43 AM Report Abuse

Excellent tips and photos Paul. Another part of UK I must see. Thanks! Birthday greetings from Alaska!
yooperprof Jan 20, 2006 at 4:28 PM Report Abuse

So much fine scenery - excellent walking country - I feel thirsty now!
evaanna Nov 27, 2005 at 2:35 AM Report Abuse

Great places and superb pictures! Thanks for taking me on this wonderful virtual tour.
Spincat Oct 14, 2005 at 10:40 AM Report Abuse

Magnificant pictures of what must be one of the most beautiful parts of the UK. And really interesting historical detail - I'll look out for many of these places when I visit again. Thanks for visiting my pages too
Gwynethart Sep 3, 2005 at 5:48 PM Report Abuse

This is great - I love your Peak District pages!! My family lived on the same farm there for at least 500 years. I love it so much there...thank you for the birthday greetings! :-))