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Peak District Information

The Peak District was the first national park in the UK. and today it is still the most popular - some say it is one of the most popular national parks in the world. Although many visit the Peak District for a lazy sightseeing holiday, the real beauty of the park is the diversity of its activities - these include caving, cycling, hang gliding, horse riding, rock climbing, walking and water sports.

The Peak District is split into two areas, the White Peak in the south and the Dark Peak in the north. Both have their unique attractions, the gritstone "edges" of Stanage, Froggatt, Curbar and Gardoms attract the climbing fraternity, the extensive cave systems are very popular with potholers who can often be seen at the end of the day making their way home in wet suits and miners' helmets.

Carsington Water, in the south of the Peak District, is home to many sports including sailing, canoeing and windsurfing, very popular in the summer months and weekends. With acommodation being plentiful and cheap, thousands of water sport enthusiasts enjoy this aspect of the Peak District every year.

Walkers, however, have the greatest choice in the Peak District. Whether a leisurely stroll through the lanes and picturesque cottages of the White Peak or some serious hiking over the gritstone of the Dark Peak, there are hundreds of trails for every level of expertise and commitment.