Viewed from space, the Peak District appears as an island of darkness amid the glowing cities of northern England. In 111 Places in the Peak District That You Shouldn't Miss, Mr Peak District himself guides you to hidden corners, curious landmarks, and overlooked gems across this beloved National Park from gentle limestone dales to dramatic gritstone moors. Discover stories, scenery, and surprises that even regular visitors may not yet know in Britain's original National Park.

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Roly Smith was known as Mr Peak District when he was Head of Information Services for the Peak District National Park. The author of over 90 books on the Peak District and Britain, he was recently described as one of Britain's most respected and knowledgeable countryside writers.

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Discover hidden corners, surprising stories and unforgettable landscapes in the Peak District, guided by Mr Peak District through Britain’s original National Park beyond the well-trodden paths.

Viewed from a satellite at night, the Peak District National Park appears as an island of darkness, surrounded by the streetlights of northern England’s industrial cities. From these cities come many of the park’s visitors, drawn to one of the most loved and most visited National Parks in the world, often treating it as their own personal playground. This book guides you to 111 Places in the Peak District That You Shouldn’t Miss and includes 11 carefully selected walks to help you explore them on foot. Alongside familiar highlights, it uncovers offbeat, surprising and unusual sites that even regular visitors may have overlooked or never heard of. From the gentle limestone dales of the White Peak to the dramatic edges and rugged moorland of the gritstone Dark Peak, the scenery is wonderfully varied. Stone-built villages, prehistoric remains and traces of early industry add further depth. Join us as we explore the lesser-known corners of Britain’s original National Park in the expert company of the man known as Mr Peak District.