Peak District National Park Authority

Ex-Canal & River Trust director Phil Mulligan to take over as Peak District boss
The Peak District national park has a new boss. Phil Mulligan will join the park authority as chief executive from September...
Bearded vulture's Peak District visit underlines wildlife importance, says chief
The boss of the Peak District national park said the interest caused by the visit of a rare vulture to the area is testament to the importance of wildlife to the park.
Peak District boss calls for visitors' respect as litter piles up
The boss of the Peak District national park has pleaded with visitors to respect the countryside as numbers coming to the area increase with lockdown easing.

Peak District wildfire risk adds to park authority 'stay away' message
Peak District national park bosses have repeated the message to stay at home this weekend as the coronavirus lockdown continues.
Peak District bosses plead with residents not to block paths during Covid-19 crisis
National park bosses in the Peak District said rights of way should not be blocked or closed during the coronavirus crisis.
Peak District boss calls for a halt to moorland burning during Covid-19 crisis
A national park boss has called for a halt to moorland burning while the coronavirus crisis puts extra strain on emergency services.

Peak District manager Lorna Fisher plans 1,658-mile cycle ride through all 15 national parks
A Peak District manager is gearing up for a mammoth cycle ride to mark the 70th anniversary of the passing of legislation that led to the setting up of national parks.
Peak District gains loo with a view to highlight need for accesible facilities
Walkers could be forgiven for feeling a little flushed when reaching the top of a Peak District hill to find a loo with a view.
Peak District ranger Bill Gordon receives British Empire Medal for Stanage work
A Peak District national park ranger has been presented with the British Empire Medal for his conservation work.
Peak District bosses log record post-lockdown numbers on traffic-free trails
Record numbers of people have used Peak District multi-user trails after lockdown was eased, national park bosses said.

Peak District countryside owners unite for 'no barbecues' message
Groups across the Peak District have come together to emphasise the message that barbecues are not allowed on open countryside across the national park.
Peak District Hope Valley Explorer bus service cancelled due to Covid-19 crisis
A planned seasonal bus service in the Peak District will not now take place this year. Coronavirus restrictions have led to the cancelling of the H...
Widespread calls for public to avoid trips to countryside over Easter weekend
A concerted effort is underway to dissuade the public from breaking government coronavirus guidelines on visiting the countryside over the Easter weekend.

Edale rescuers 'dismayed' at number travelling to area to walk during Covid-19 outbreak
Rescuers in the Peak District said they are dismayed by the number of people still travelling to the area despite the government edict to stay at home.
Peak District boss pleads: stay away from our national park
The boss of England’s oldest national park has pleaded with visitors to stay away. Peak District National Park Authority chief executive Sarah Fo...
Peak District visitors urged to be 'fire aware' after huge blaze on Marsden Moor
Peak District bosses are urging outdoor enthusiasts to take care after a huge overnight moorland blaze in the national park.

Sky lanterns launch abandoned over Peak District wildfire concerns
Plans to release thousands of sky lanterns on the edge of the Peak District have been abandoned because of the fire risk.
Scientist discovers plant on Peak District trail believed to be extinct
A rare plant that was believed extinct has been discovered on a popular Peak District trail. Two small populations of the leek-coloured hawkweed ha...