Peak District Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
upland area in central and northern England
About Peak District
The Peak District is sometimes called theDerbyshirePeak District, but the area also covers parts ofGreater Manchester,Staffordshire,Cheshire,West Yorkshire, andSouth Yorkshire. The central and most rural area of the Peaks falls within the Peak District National Park, but the boundaries are not prominent (marked by roadside signs, but no barriers) and are irrelevant to most visitors: many well-known Peak towns and villages (e.g.Glossop,Buxton,Hayfield) are outside the Park. This was England's first national park and is still the most visited, mainly because of its accessible location within reach of the large cities ofManchester,LeedsandSheffield. The Peak District National Park Authority provides public facilities (car parks, lavatories, visitor centres) and works to maintain the rural na
Where to Eat in Peak District
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Peak District Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 13 sections including: