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Peak District Tourist InformationWhere do I find good Peak District tourist information? A question a lot of potential visitors to the national park will ask themselves when first looking into the possibilities of taking or planning there Peak District holidays. But where do you begin? If you ask anyone who has visited the area one common thing that most people will not argue with is the fact that the Peak District is one of UK’ most outstanding areas of natural beauty and it is the most visited national park in England. But as the old saying goes “one mans meat etc.” and so it is with the Peak District too. The area attracts a diverse range of visitors all looking for something different from their holiday here. Whilst some people will start by short listing a number of suitable Peak District cottages and working from there, other visitors will be activity focussed so will be looking for a holiday cottages by location or if it is a large group or communal holiday perhaps, they will need to focus on holiday cottages by size instead. Here at holiday cottages in the Peak District hopefully we’ve made finding a suitable cottage as easy as possible so you can focus on what to do when you get here. We’ve also included information about the various local areas so you can get a feel for the area you choose to stay in as well. Peak District Tourist Information
The Peak District national park to give it its correct title covers a massive area that takes in the likes of northern Derbyshire, parts of Cheshire, greater Manchester, both south and west Yorkshire and of course Staffordshire and in total it covers an area of over 550 square miles Hiking and Walking in the Peaks is a popular past time for both the casual walkers down to the hardened hikers. There are a variety of routes to follow in particular around the White Peak where you can hike down into the Derbyshire Dales and stroll along the riverside paths and the many woodland tracks, or you can simply cross fields and stiles and simply marvel at the stunning natural beauty and magnificent views. A majority of the walking paths, tracks, and rights of way in the Peaks are clearly marked and have accessible stiles or gates that are regularly monitored and maintained. Some of the most popular walks are The Derwent Valley Heritage Way, The Midshires Way, The Limestone Way, The Pennine Bridleway, and the southernmost stretch of the famous but indomitable Pennine Way. Climbing is also another popular past time and tourist activities in the Peak District which has become more open since the Peak District gained its national park status. The composition of the rock here makes for some outstanding climbing and it is said that there are in excess of 10,000 climbs recorded in the area and this number continues to grow as the climbing fraternity map out more and more climbs from easily accessible crags to the most challenging rock faces. No matter your experience level with rock climbing you’ll find something to tackle safely but a piece of good advice here is to visit one of the specialist Peak District climbing web sites, if you are planning a climbing holiday here. Road cycling and mountain biking are also popular pursuits here and have been for many years although road cycling has been around longer. There are a number of scenic cycling routes you can follow with some very challenging hill climbs if you are really fit. Mountain Biking has also come to the fore in more recent years and a popular spot for cyclists is the Fairholmes Centre in the Upper Derwent Valley. This is wonderful location for mountain bikers and road cyclists alike as it follows a simple meandering route around the reservoirs. However, it must be noted that some of the route will only be suitable for the more rugged mountain bikes. Of course no tourist visit to the Peak District would be complete without a visit to the world famous Chatsworth house which sits snugly at the base of ancient hilly woodland with the banks of the river Derwent nearby. It is not hard to see why the splendid example of architecture has been nicknamed the Palace of the Peak as Chatsworth House gives you an insight wealth, influence and luxury of the upper classes. |
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