Walking in the Peak District
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Exploring the green lungs of the North
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I am very lucky to live on the edge of one of the finest areas in the country for walking, namely the Peak District. This area consists of the Dark Peak and the White Peak. The Dark Peak, which is the southern end of the Pennine range, consists of high uplands and moorlands, uncultivated and covered largely in peat. The White Peak is an area of dales cut into the local limestone and is mainly cultivated. The contrast between the two regions means there is extremely varied and intersting walking to be had in a compact and accessible space.
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There are many guide books to walking
in the Peak Park. They cover all standards of walkers, from those who
just want to go for a gentle stroll after lunch, to those mounting major
expeditions over rough, high ground. The links below will enable you to
find a variety of walks to your taste. The Wolds Way is a walk in Yorkshire
that I did in 2000 - this is my log of the adventure! See also my journal
of The Pennine Way which a group of us did in 1977!
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I have started to compile a list of illustrated walks in the North
of England - have a look
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Walking links
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Rambler's Association
Walks in the Peak District
More Peak District Walks
Youth Hostels
The Wolds Way (not in the Peak)
The Pennine Way (starts in the Peak)
Illustrated Walks in England
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