Dark Side To The White Side Of The Peaks

The Peak District is one of Great Britains 15 National Parks. These are areas of land which are protected because of their beautiful countryside, wildlife and cultural heritage.
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The Peak District covers almost 200 square miles of open access land and is situated between the cities of Manchester and Sheffield. It's hundreds of miles of footpaths prove ever popular, with tourists travelling from afar to enjoy it's beauty. The National Park is divided into two sections, the Dark Peak and the White Peak.

What is the difference between the White Peak and the Dark Peak?
The 'White Peak' (the southern part) is characterised by its underlying limestone, caves and dry river valleys. By way of contrast the 'Dark Peak' (in the north) has an upper layer of millstone grit. Surface soil is therefore frequently saturated with water, leading to the formation of large swathes of black peat.

It is these characteristics that give rise to the names.

• Limestone = White = White Peak
• Black Peat = Black = Black Peak

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If you are interested in visiting the Peak District for either a walking, cycling or camping holiday then a good place to start would be HERE. This website gives you all the information you will need to get the most out of your visit.

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