Tourism in the Peak District National Park

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Tourism in the peak district national park- case study, MEDC

The peak district national park introduction

The peak district is in the north of England and is the oldest national park in Britain. The park has two main areas;

  • The white peak, mostly in the south is a large plateau of  carboniferous lime stone
  • To the west and north lie the dark peaks, a highland area which is more than 609m above sea level, covered by a layer of sand stone

In 1951, the Peak District National Park became the first National Park in Britain. It covers 1438 square kilometres (555 square miles) of beautiful countryside from high (636m) windblown moorlands in the north to green farmland and tranquil dales in the south.  The diversity of habitats and wealth of wildlife they support make the region of international importance

What are the attractions of the national park?

  • Honey- pot sites like certain villages
  • The scenery is of outstanding beauty
  • Boating, fishing and water sports
  • Cycling, riding. Hang gliding and four-wheel motoring  
  • Sense of remoteness, quite enjoyment of nature
  • Unique biodiversity
  • Distinctive character of buildings and settlements
  • Historic buildings, gardens and parks
  • Easy accessibility from surrounding areas, close to major cities
  • The Peak District is valued for its cultural heritage including stone circles, ancient hill forts, medieval castles, mills, lead mines and miles of drystone walls.

Who visits the national park?

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The Peak District National Park is surrounded by many large cities (see map above) and is easily accessible to the 15.7 million people that living within 60 miles of the boundary.  Most visitors come from Derbyshire (14%), South Yorkshire (13%), Cheshire (12%) and the other Counties that are partly within the National Park.

  • 22million people visit the national park each year and most of these are day tourists.
  • International
  • National
  • Day trippers

What is the national parks policy on tourism?

  • to conserve and enhance their natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage
  • to ...

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