What are 5 interesting facts about the Peak District?
What are 5 interesting facts about the Peak District? The Peak District was the first of Britain's 15 national parks and was designated on 17th April, 1951. It covers 555 sq miles (1,438km) in the heart of England (that's about the size of Greater London). The Peak District reaches into five counties: Derbyshire, Cheshire, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and Greater Manchester.
Where is the prettiest place in the Peak District?
- Monsal Head and Monsal Dale. Monsal Head and Monsal Dale are certainly one of the most photographed spots in the Peak District, and it's easy to see why. ...
- Eyam Village. ...
- Hope Valley. ...
- The Roaches. ...
- Surprise View, Peak District.
Why is the Peak District so special?
The Peak District has some of the purest natural mineral water in the world, and is famous for brands including Buxton and Ashbourne. The water is naturally filtered during its long journey through hundreds of metres of porous rock. The water that emerges today from some sources fell as rain up to 5,000 years ago.
Is the Peak District pretty?
Many of the most picturesque towns and villages in the Peak District make great hubs for further exploring this massive and beautiful part of England.
Who owns the Peak District?
Private Owners Over 90 percent of Peak District is privately owned land. The National Trust owns 12 percent, and three water companies own another 11 percent. The Peak District National Park Authority owns only 5 percent. About 86 percent of the total is farmland, which is used mostly for grazing sheep or cattle.