Who owns the land in the Peak District?

Peak District's high point is on Kinder Scout, a moorland plateau some 2,088 feet (636 meters) above sea level. 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.



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The boundaries were drawn to exclude built-up and industrial areas; in particular Buxton and the quarries at the end of the Peak Dale corridor are surrounded on three sides by the park. Bakewell and many villages are in the national park, as is much of the rural west of Sheffield.

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The Most Beautiful Places in The Peak District
  1. 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. ...
  2. Eyam Village. ...
  3. Hope Valley. ...
  4. The Roaches. ...
  5. Surprise View, Peak District.


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Unlike the Peak District, however, the Cotswold only experienced a short industrial phase in the middle ages when it was a rich wool trading centre. This resulted in many wealthy merchants building homes in the area and many of the villages were established at this time.

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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.

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In general, the Peak District is more centrally located and thus a bit easier to reach from most major cities. However, the further distance of the Lake District is often considered worth the extra travel time given its breathtaking landscapes and abundant outdoor activities.

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