Peak District National Park Authority

Rangers lead walks to Peak District plane wrecks and hidden 'letterboxes'

National park rangers are offering the public the chance to walk with them to discover aircraft wrecks on the Peak District’s highest hill.

10 October 2015

Peak District bosses sell off a dozen woodland sites as budgets tighten

A national park has announced plans to sell off 12 of its woodlands. The Peak District National Park Authority said six will be put on the market i...

13 August 2015

Ex-Deputy PM Nick Clegg chips in to support Stanage scheme

Former Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has lent his support to a national park scheme to help fund a popular rock-climbing venue.

25 July 2015

Prince Edward meets Peak District outdoor volunteers during Stanage visit

A royal visitor to the Peak District heard about the importance of Stanage Edge to climbers. Prince Edward also presented an award to the British M...

07 May 2015

Mountaineering body backs £15 Stanage sticker scheme

The British Mountaineering Council has backed a scheme for members of the public to contribute to the upkeep of one of the Peak District’s top climbing venues.

03 April 2015

Peak bosses pledge to replace historic Stanage marker

An ancient marker close to one of the Peak District’s most popular climbing venues is to be replaced after suffering the ravages of time.

03 March 2015

Camping pods may figure in £60,000 upgrade to North Lees site near Stanage

National park bosses have voted to improve a popular campsite used by climbers and walkers. The North Lees site will have a £60,000 upgrade to bri...

24 January 2015

Sarah Fowler appointed new boss of Peak District authority

A woman who led teams reducing flood risks across England has been appointed boss of the Peak District National Park Authority.

12 December 2014

Peak District turns down turbine plans near ancient Minning Low burial site

Plans for a wind turbine near an ancient burial mound have been thrown out by national park planners.

10 October 2014

High Peak Trail widening will give more space to walkers and cyclists

A popular trail in the Peak District will be widened to give more space to walkers, cyclists and horse riders.

29 September 2015

Show park and ride scheme means two-day closure of Monsal Trail section

National park bosses are warning walkers and cyclists that a popular trail will close on two days as a major show takes place nearby.

31 July 2015

Peak District boss saddles up for vintage ride to raise cash for wheelchair bike

A national park boss is hoping members of the public will chip in to make her go the extra distance in her charity challenge.

30 May 2015

Walkers prepare to celebrate Pennine Way's 50th anniversary this weekend

Walkers will gather this weekend to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Britain’s first long-distance national trail.

23 April 2015

Attacks on sheep prompt warning to Peak District dog walkers

Dog walkers in the Peak District are being urged to keep their pets on a lead after attacks on sheep.

10 March 2015

Miller's Dale abseiling suspended on Monsal Trail for steps repair

Abseilers at a popular Peak District venue will be denied their thrills as repairs are carried out nearby.

11 February 2015

Peak District will get new name in March – for Chinese visitors

Tourism bosses have announced that a national park is to be renamed. But the new name for the Peak District will only apply in China, where some Br...

07 January 2015

Council halts work on Chapel Gate as mountain bikers secure meeting

Mountain bikers outraged at what they see as the taming of a classic Peak District route have managed to halt work on the track.

13 November 2014

Peak District boss Jim Dixon stepping down to pursue new roles

The boss of Britain’s oldest national park has announced he is stepping down. Jim Dixon has resigned as chief executive of the Peak District auth...

18 August 2014

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