From the car park, head south past the building and along the tarmac path for elevated views of the dam. Historic England. "Benty Grange hlaew, Monyash (1013767)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 10 February 2018. Where to stay - Hartington, Alstonefield, Wetton, Grindon and Ashbourne are all convenient for this area. Map - Dovedale Manifold Valley The route starts from the Bowden Bridge car park near Hayfield, with the postcode SK22 2LE for easy navigation. The trail takes you through open fields and well-trodden paths, leading up to the Kinder plateau. Once you reach the plateau, it’s a short distance to Kinder Downfall. Especially after heavy rainfall, the waterfall turns into a torrential cascade that’s truly a sight to behold.

a b c d e f "Moorland Species". Peak District National Park. Archived from the original on 25 April 2018 . Retrieved 23 April 2018. Peak District Climate". Peak District National Park. 2003. Archived from the original on 23 May 2012 . Retrieved 13 November 2013. As technology advanced, narrow valleys proved unsuited to larger steam-driven mills, but Derbyshire mills remained to trade in finishing and niche products. Glossop benefited from the textile industry. Its economy was tied to a spinning and weaving tradition that evolved from developments in textile manufacture during the Industrial Revolution. Until the First World War, Glossop was the headquarters of the largest textile printworks in the world, but after the Wall Street crash its product lines became vulnerable and the industry declined. [111] Modern history [ edit ]The Glossop line, linking Glossop and Hadfield with Manchester Piccadilly, along the remaining stub of the Woodhead line; Cromford Canal opened in 1794 to carry coal, lead and iron ore to the Erewash Canal. [155] It closed in 1944. The canals and turnpike roads had to compete with the railways after 1825. [153] Railways [ edit ] Totley Tunnel on the Manchester to Sheffield Hope Valley line The Dane flows west into Cheshire". Peak District Information. Cressbrook Multimedia. 2008. Archived from the original on 27 October 2007 . Retrieved 1 July 2009.

Saddleworth Moor and Wessenden, above Meltham, gained notoriety after the Moors murders in the 1960s. [117] [118] Economy [ edit ] Tunsted QuarryThe Edale Skyline offers a unique walking experience that combines the best of both worlds: the challenge of a trail running route and the scenic beauty of a walking path. Whether you’re looking for a long walk that takes in a variety of landscapes or a shorter route that still offers great views, the Edale Skyline is definitely one of the best walks in the Peak District.

Where to stay - Castleton, Hope, and Edale are convenient for this area. Map - Great Ridge Castleton Where to stay - Edale, Castleton and Hayfield are convenient for this area. Map - Kinder Scout Edale Padley Gorge is a relatively easy walk, making it ideal for families or anyone looking for a shorter route. The trail takes you along the River Derwent, through lush forests and past some of the area’s most picturesque limestone dales. It’s a lovely walk that offers a different kind of beauty compared to the rugged terrains of the Dark Peak.Bamford Edge is a year-round destination, but for the clearest views, late summer to early autumn is your best bet. On a clear day, you can even see as far as the Greater Manchester area. Kinder Scout! Not only is it the highest point in the Peak District, but it’s also a place that holds a special spot in my heart. If you’re up for a steep climb and a rewarding circular walk, this route is perfect for you. Starting from Edale, a charming village that also serves as the starting point for the Pennine Way, this walk offers some of the most breathtaking landscapes the Dark Peak has to offer. The Circular Walk

There are four distinct recreational trails, all of which were former railway lines, acquired by the Authority in the late 1970s, 1980s and in the case of the Thornhill Trail, early 1990s. We saw the potential of these disused railway lines, to provide excellent recreational routes through beautiful countryside, and for these to be suitable for all. In total we own and manages 34 miles of trail. a b "NCA Profile: 51 Dark Peak (NE378)". Natural England. Natural England . Retrieved 13 February 2018. From the 1990s onwards there has been an intensification in management of the upland moors for driven grouse shooting. This has involved an increase in the use of rotational burning and predator control. Both practices can be controversial and have led to calls for greater controls over the activities of moorland owners. [167] The Birds of Prey Initiative has worked to link conservation groups with landowners, to improve the prospects for predatory birds in the Peak District. This has led to improvement in the numbers of breeding birds of prey, but overall numbers remain low. [168] The RSPB withdrew support for the scheme in 2018, citing the continued and illegal persecution of raptors by commercial grouse shooting estates, represented within the Initiative by the Moorland Association and National Gamekeepers' Organisation. [169]The rivers Noe and the Wye are tributaries. [31] The River Manifold [32] and River Dove [33] in the south-west, whose sources are on Axe Edge Moor, flow into the Trent. The River Dane [34] flows into the River Weaver in Cheshire. There’s a National Trust car park near the start point, making it easy to access the walking route. Maps and other information can also be found at the visitor centre in the nearby village of Hathersage. Why It’s One of My Favourites a b "Peak District National Park Authority factsheets". Peak District National Park Authority. 2012. Archived from the original on 30 June 2014 . Retrieved 4 March 2014. At times of exceptional drought, the remains of the submerged Ashopton village may be seen near the concrete A57 road bridge.