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N’ FIRED UP!

BBQs or open fires are not allowed in the vast majority of the National Park, so it’s easiest to leave it at home.

– open fires the open countryside in the Peak may apply in some areas. Many supermarkets have now stopped selling disposable BBQs for this reason. If staying at a designated campsite, please confirm with the permission of the landowner. location is suitable unless you already have permission. There is no wild camping provision on National Park Authority land such as Stanage Edge. The best choice is to stay in a designated campsite. See more on page 3. hatever the weather – the hills of the Peak District mean the weather can often change quickly and be very di erent from where you’ve travelled from, so packing for every option whether rain or shine would keep you safe and comfortable. travelled from, so for

IF YOU’VE ALREADY ARRIVED

h not o in an sa hello at a isitor entre – our teams are on hand to help your day go smoothly; from maps, guides and friendly tips on the best routes, to refreshments or picking up those last-minute items you’ve forgotten!

a e the lea – keeping dogs under close control on a lead whenever you can helps keep you and your pet safe, and protects farm animals and wildlife.

et in the one – parking your car in a designated bay (not on verges or across entrance gates) ensures emergency and farm vehicles can get through on narrow roads and tra c can flow smoothly.

Respect your routebe sure to follow trail markers and signs as you come across them and leave farm and access gates as you find them – either open or closed.

How To Get There

HAPPY VALLEY!

There are many ways to enjoy the Peak District by train and bus:

District in the market town of Bakewell can be explored via the Derwent Valley Line from Derby to Matlock where regular bus services also visit lots of other local villages. From May 2023 a regular rail service from Nottingham to Matlock will also be available via EMR.

• The Manchester to Glossop line puts you at the foot of the Dark Peak moorlands with the grandeur of Bleaklow and Kinder Scout nearby; from Padfield station you can set o on the Longdendale Trail at the north of the National Park.

All You Need To Know

Pitch perfect… to local buses

• To the west, the Manchester to Buxton line links to local buses taking you to villages and dales in the White Peak, or on to explore the varied scenery of the Sta ordshire Moorlands.

• To the north is the Manchester to Huddersfield line, stopping on the way at Greenfield and Marsden for access to Dove Stones and the Wessenden Moors.

From Monday to Friday during school holidays and Saturdays from 27 May to 3 September, Hulley’s seasonal ‘Breezer’ service operates between Baslow and Castleton in the Hope Valley, including audio commentary and bikes racks (subject to availability). The Breezer connects with the Hulleys 170 service between Chesterfield and Bakewell via Chatsworth. www.hulleys-of-baslow.co.uk

Visit Peak District & Derbyshire is the place to find the right campsite for you, or why not check out more on our own North Lees campsite on pages 10 and 11?

Scan here for campsite and other accommodation.

Always on hand

See our centrefold map for visitor centres, cycle hire and EV charging or scan here for more.

#PeakDistrictProud

For a safe and enjoyable visit, you can also find information on how to be #PeakDistrictProud in five additional languages including: Polish, Traditional Chinese, Urdu, Panjabi and Kurmanji by scanning the QR codes below:

Our Friends Electric

Throughout this year, EV vehicle charging points will be gradually coming online at up to four new Authority-owned locations across the National Park (see map on pages 8-9), beginning at Tideswell Dale car park in spring. Charges apply and payment is available by card.

These are the first EV charging points to be launched by the National Park, and have been supported by BMW’s Recharge In Nature partnership working with National Parks across the UK.