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Peak District National Park

The Peak District National Park is a national park in the northwest of England.

Table of contents

1 Geology
2 History
3 Geography
4 Activities
5 External Links

Geology

Limestone and Gritstone

History

It became Great Britain's first National Park on December 28, 1950.

Mass Trespass of Kinder Scout

Geography

Dark Peak (gritstone)

White Peak (limestone)

Derwent Valley
Pennine Way - long distance footpath

Activities

Rock climbing in the Peak District
horse riding
walking
cycling
caving
air sports (like hang gliding)
water sports
Aircraft wrecks

External Links

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