The Peak District

Author: Tony Waltham
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 1785008757
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 420

Book Description
This book is one of a popular and exciting series that seeks to tell the story of some of Britain's most beautiful landscapes. Written with the general reader - the walker, the lover of the countryside - firmly in mind, these pages open the door to a fascinating story of ancient oceans, deltas, mineralization and tundra landscapes. Over millions of years the rocks that now form the spectacular terrains of the White Peak and the Dark Peak were laid down on the floors of tropical seas and deformed by plate tectonics before being shaped by streams and rivers. The white limestone was fretted into its own distinctive landscape above hidden cave systems; then generations of miners and farmers modified and contributed to the landscapes we see today. With the help of photographs that are largely his own, geologist Tony Waltham tells the remarkable story of the Peak District, explaining just how the landscapes of limestone plateau, grit moors and river valleys came to look as they do. Including suggestions for walks and places to visit in order to appreciate the best of the National Park's landforms, this accessible and readable book opens up an amazing new perspective for anyone who enjoys this varied and beautiful area.

Peak District (Collins New Naturalist Library)

Author: Penny Anderson
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008257388
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 528

Book Description
The Peak District, Britain’s first national park, is a land of great natural beauty, visited by millions of people every year.

Walking in the Peak District - White Peak West

Author: Paul Besley
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN: 1783628693
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 225

Book Description
This guidebook is the ideal companion for walkers who want to explore the western section of Derbyshire's White Peak area. Starting in towns and villages including Castleton, Ilam, Buxton, Tideswell, Hartington and Longnor, these day walks are perfectly suited for year-round trips to the Peak District and are suitable for walkers of all abilities. Across 40 day walks, this guidebook offers a range of routes that showcase the best of the Peak District landscape: rolling green hills rising up to limestone ridges, deep dales with meandering rivers, and limestone caves and pinnacles. There is plenty of history to explore too, with many walks visiting historical sites from Neolithic, medieval and industrial periods. Most of the walks range between 4 and 9 miles and can be enjoyed in 2-4 hours walking. As several start from the same car park or village, many walks can be combined for longer days out. Each walk features clear OS mapping and detailed route description interspersed with insights into the area's history, geology, art and culture, making this a brilliant guide for both navigation and learning about the Peak District.

Photographing the Peak District

Author: Chris Gilbert
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780992905156
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 480

Book Description
If you are a keen photographer who can¿t miss a sunrise or are on holiday using a mobile phone camera, this guidebook will take you to the most beautiful and photogenic places in the Peak District. PHOTOGRAPHING THE PEAK DISTRICT is a photography-location and visitor guidebook. The Peak District is a beautiful upland area at the southern end of the Pennines stretching from Ashbourne in the south to the M62 in the north. The northern Dark Peak is an area of wild heather-clad moorland lined by gritstone edges and boulders that contrast with the limestone plateau and deep dales of the White Peak. Cut by sparkling rivers, populated with beautiful villages, a rich industrial heritage and home to Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall, the UK¿s first national park has photographic opportunities around every corner, all year round. FEATURING - 150 locations including all the classics - 750 photographs - Detailed maps, directions and co-ordinates for each location - Best seasons and time of day to visit - Sun compass - Accommodation and best pubs - Roadside and short walk locations - Longer photographic walks - Accessibility information.

Peak District

Author: Fran Halsall
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
ISBN: 9780711228283
Category : Peak District (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Since the 1932 Mass Trespass of Kinder Scout, the Peak District has grown in popularity among walkers and ramblers to become the second most visited national park in the world, after Mount Fuji in Japan. Photographer Fran Halsall presents a stunning photographic portrait of its many moods through the seasons, from the heather moorland and exposed sandstone outcrops of the Dark Peak to the limestone hills and wildflower grasslands that characterise the White Peak. Her informed and inspirational text celebrates the Peak Park's beauty, heritage and drama and explores the relationship between Man and Nature in this changing and complex landscape.

Beautiful Peak District

Author: Simon Kirwan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781847461384
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Features more than 180 images that reveal the Peak District in all its splendour.

The Peak District

Author: BEN. GILES
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781907025778
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
The Peak District is an upland area at the southern end of the Pennines and includes parts of Derbyshire, Greater Manchester, Staffordshire, West Yorkshire and South Yorkshire. Mostly split between the gritstone of the Dark Peak and the limestone area of the White Peak, the Peak DistrictNational Park became the UK¿s first national park in 1951. Tourism had been growing since the advent of the railways, with visitors attracted by the spa towns of Buxton and Matlock Bath, Castleton¿s show caves, and Bakewell, the national park¿s only town. The stunning landscape accessed by an extensive network of public footpaths now draws outdoors enthusiasts from far and wide.

AA Leisure Guide Peak District

Author: AA Publishing
Publisher: AA Publishing
ISBN: 9780749566920
Category : Peak District (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
SERIES COPY: Fully revised and updated for 2011, these gorgeous guides include color regional mapping, detailed walks, and cycle maps for every not-to-be-missed destination across England, Scotland, and Wales Explore Britain with the AA's Leisure Guide series. Offering national coverage of the best-loved and most popular parts of the country--including rural areas, national parks, heritage coastline, and areas of outstanding natural beauty--the guides are perfect for a week or weekend away. The easy-to-use layouts, detailed area maps, and beautiful photography will inspire you to find both well-known locations and hidden gems you'll want to visit again and again. There are 10 walks, three cycle rides, and two car tours per book, as well as suggested itineraries; reviews of pubs, tea rooms, and local sites of interest; and listings of where to shop, local events, and festivals. Each guide also comes equipped with handy bookmark cover flaps that provide crucial information at just a glance.

PEAK DISTRICT GRIT.

Author: BRITISH MOUNTAINEERING COUNCIL.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780903908443
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description

Making Tracks

Author: Joanne Wright
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780951943748
Category : Peak District (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 93

Book Description