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Peak District National Park

national park, England, United Kingdom
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The Peak District is a hilly area in Derbyshire, England, forming the southern end of the Pennines. It is characterized by high gritstone moorlands in the north, with Kinder Scout reaching 2,088 feet (636 metres). The central limestone plateau is cut by scenic dales, such as those of the Rivers Wye and Dove.

Established in 1950–51, the Peak District National Park covers 542 square miles (1,404 square km) and extends into parts of Staffordshire, South Yorkshire, and Cheshire East. The region is a popular destination for tourism, offering activities like rock climbing, grouse hunting, and exploring caverns.12

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