Fly fishing in a Peak District river

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Get in gear for free summer cycle training in the Peak District

Free cycle training will be on offer every Monday throughout the school holidays to help families cycle confidently on Peak District roads and trails.
7 July 2011

Peak District initiative on birds of prey

Five leading land management and conservation organisations in the Peak District National Park have got together to boost birds of prey in the Dark Peak.
4 July 2011

Local resident selected as National Park Authority leader

High Peak Borough Councillor Tony Favell has been re-elected chair of the Peak District National Park Authority at its annual meeting (July 1).
1 July 2011

On the trail of Black Harry around Longstone

A new network of trails has been launched for horse-riders, mountain-bikers and walkers, where once the notorious highwayman Black Harry preyed on pack-horse trains.
24 June 2011

Green businesses win awards in the Peak District

Fourteen “green” businesses were delighted to receive the Peak District Environmental Quality Mark for their work to safeguard the local environment and heritage.
24 June 2011

Chance to take the Peak District Environmental Quality Mark into the future

The Peak District National Park Authority is inviting expressions of interest in the future development of its sought-after Environmental Quality Mark (EQM).
20 June 2011

Still time to join our conversation

Anyone with views on how the Peak District National Park should develop over the next five years and beyond is being encouraged to have their say during a public consultation.

17 June 2011
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Audit of Accounts year ended 2010-11

The Authority's accounts are subject to external audit. Members of the public and local government electors have certain rights in the audit process.
13 June 2011

Pedal the Peak District for National Bike Week

Residents and visitors are invited to explore the Peak District on two wheels in National Bike Week with the launch of a new cycle routes leaflet.
3 June 2011

Trial exclusion of “off-road” vehicles on country track

The Peak District National Park Authority is to temporarily exclude trail-bikes, quad-bikes and 4x4s from Chapel Gate, a country track between Chapel-en-le-Frith and Edale.
3 June 2011

Roaches remains open as rare plant disease is treated

Bilberry plants on part of the Roaches Estate in the Staffordshire Peak District have been infected by a rare fungal plant disease.
26 May 2011

Full steam ahead on the Monsal Trail

Four former railway tunnels have been officially re-opened to create an impressive new route for walkers, cyclists and horse riders in the Peak District National Park.
26 May 2011

Bakewell business park redevelopment plans turned down

Amended plans to redevelop Bakewell’s main business site have been refused by the Peak District National Park Authority.
17 May 2011

Former railway tunnels re-open to the public after more than 40 years

Four former railway tunnels are ready to re-open to walkers, cyclists and horse riders creating part of a spectacular trail in the Peak District National Park.
13 May 2011

Enjoy bats and birds on Calver guided walks

They are the only true flying mammal, they navigate by echo, and you can find out more about these fascinating creatures on a night-time Bat Walk at Calver Marshes on Friday May 20.
10 May 2011

National Park moorland restored by enforcement action

A sensitive moorland site is being restored after enforcement action was taken to remove an unauthorised building made of pallets and a track excavated into a hillside.
3 May 2011

Authority to seek new partner for Stanage and North Lees

Stanage Edge, the popular climbing, walking and wildlife area on the borders of Sheffield, could be leased or sold by the Peak District National Park Authority to a like-minded body.
20 April 2011

Join our conversation

A public consultation has been launched to get the views of anyone with an interest in how the Peak District National Park develops over the next five years and beyond.
19 April 2011

Top tips for selling arts and crafts at Meet the Buyer event

Peak District small arts and crafts producers can learn how to promote their products and find new outlets at a free Meet the Buyer event in Bakewell.
19 April 2011

Green light for eight affordable homes in Youlgrave

Approval has been given by the Peak District National Park Authority for eight affordable homes to be built in Youlgrave for local people.
19 April 2011

Warning over moorland fires in the Peak District

Signs warning people to take extra care to prevent fires are going up this week on moorland sites in the Peak District.
18 April 2011

Happy 60th anniversary to our landscape diamond

People are being invited to celebrate the Peak District National Park’s 60th anniversary by getting out and about in the beautiful countryside.
15 April 2011

Plea to report car park vandals

Residents and visitors are being asked to help prevent vandalism in Peak District National Park car parks.
14 April 2011

Making the Peak District a place to do business

Businesses of all sizes in the Peak District are being given a strong new voice with the creation of a group to promote the area as a place to do business.
13 April 2011

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Saturday 9 July 2011

Wildlife around Great Hucklow

A walk looking at wildlife in hay meadows, ponds and lead rakes around Gt. Hucklow, Bretton and Foolow.

Saturday 9 July 2011

Navigation for Improvers Part 2 (Grade B)

Advanced moorland navigation, following on from part 1 on 4th June.