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Bakewell, Derbyshire
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Happy birthday to us!!! Britain's first and original National Park was started 67 years ago today! #PeakDistrict ๐๐๐
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Today, we are asking retailers and forecourts across the #PeakDistrict to follow the positive steps taken by Spar/Barrons in our #NationalPark and voluntarily remove disposable #BBQs from sale. Let us know by tagging #BBQFreePeakDistrict.
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๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ช๐๐ฌ ๐ . Would you like the chance to #WIN a stay at our new eco-holiday retreat, launching early 2022?. โ๏ธ Follow.โ๏ธ RT.โ๏ธ Tag*. *One tag per comment, separate tags = more entries. Closes at 23:59 on 12 Nov. UK only. T&Cs: Good luck! ๐
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๐ง Tunnel Closures, Monsal Trail โ๏ธ . Due to large icicles and icy conditions on the ground, tunnels on the Monsal Trail will be closed from today for safety reasons. Please do not enter the tunnels until they are safely re-opened. Stay warm and safe everyone, brrrr! ๐
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๐ Our message to everyone this morning is simple. If you do not live, work in, or are on essential business related to COVID-19 in #PeakDistrict - stay at home. โ Visiting by car โ Coming to ride a bike โ Coming for a picnic . Stay Home ๐ Protect Our NHS ๐Save Lives
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The weather has finally turned and the #AutumnEquinox has arrived! The change of season brings lots of fresh beauty to the #PeakDistrict #NationalPark! ๐๐๐ Where will you explore this autumn?
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Today is our birthday!!! ๐๐๐ Let's celebrate!. #PeakDistrict #NationalPark Est.1951 .The first. The original. Which part of the Peak District is your favourite? .#DiscoverNationalParks @uknationalparks @vpdd
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Today (24 April) in 1932, the #KinderScout Mass Trespass took place. This marked the beginning of the right-to-roam movement. Thanks to these pioneers we can now all enjoy the right to access our #PeakDistrict National Park. #RightsofWay #Access #RighttoRoam #Freedom
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BREAKING: New national park rangers initiative launched!. In line with our 70 years of pioneering spirit in the outdoors, the National Park today brings new innovation to how our rangers get around the Peak District you love. Check out the full story thanks to @DanWildeyPhoto ๐
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#OutdoorsIndoors โ๏ธ. Wow! ๐ฎ This image shows the #PeakDistrict from 41,000 feet - kindly sent to us by pilot Duco van der Werf who was flying from JFK Airport to Amsterdam last week with a cargo of cooled Covid-19 vaccines!. Great work Duco! ๐
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Happy birthday to us!!! Britain's first and original National Park was started 66 years ago today! #PeakDistrict
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Today, we have joined with landowners from across the #PeakDistrict to make it clear that fires and BBQs are not permitted in the open countryside anywhere in the National Park. ๐
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92 years ago today (24 April, 1932) the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass took place. This marked the beginning of the right-to-roam movement. ๐ฅพ. Thanks to these pioneers we can now all enjoy the right to access our Peak District National Park. ๐. ๐
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Locals and volunteers have come together to collect over 30 bags of litter found around Digley Reservoir. They then moved all the bags up to the bin by the quarry car park for our rangers to collect. ๐. Your hard work and passion for this area is amazing! Thank you! ๐
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#MondayMotivation. 91 years ago today the #KinderScout Mass Trespass took place. This marked the beginning of the right-to-roam movement. ๐ฅพ. Thanks to these pioneers we can now all enjoy the right to access our #PeakDistrict National Park. ๐. @uknationalparks
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We sent over 160 letters to retailers in the #PeakDistrict last week to remove disposable BBQs from sale and we're delighted to report another retailer @GoOutdoors of Sheffield have done just that! ๐. Has your shop or outlet made the move? Let us know: media@peakdistrict.gov.uk
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Keep an eye out for these fixed-point photography posts around the Derwent Valley. ๐ท. Take a photo and upload it so that @moorsforfuture can keep a record of the changes brought on by areas of clough woodland restoration. ๐ @PeakDistrictNT @stwater
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A rare white deer was spotted on Big Moor in the #PeakDistrict last weekend! ๐ฆ They are so rare in the UK, that there has only been a handful of sightings reported over the last few decades. Full story via @SheffieldStar ๐
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A HUGE thank you to all the volunteers, staff and partners who have been valiantly battling the #Tameside #MoorlandFire since last Monday. ๐ฅ๐๐. @ManchesterFire @DerbyshireFRS @PeakRangers @BritishArmy @moorsforfuture @RSPBDoveStone @unitedutilities and many more!
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Great news! We have secured a grant of just over ยฃ320,000 to fund restoration of the derelict goods shed at Millers Dale station on the Monsal Trail. This comes just weeks after converting the station building into a cafรฉ and information hub. Read more ๐
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Anyone for cake? ๐ฐ. Lynn Nolan from Youlgrave has created the entire #Eyam village using 65 different cakes, baked by residents! This incredible creation will be auctioned off on 30th November to raise funds for the Bakewell and Eyam Community Transport. ๐
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There are lots of ways to show your support of our amazing #keyworkers and #NHSHeroes, but releasing sky lanterns is not one of them. Clap loud and clap long this week, and send those sounds soaring into the sky instead ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐. Thanks for being #PeakDistrictProud
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Our rangers working hard to resurface a 'winter quagmire' footpath from #Hope to #LoseHill! ๐ Great job!. #PeakDistrictProud #PeakDistrict70
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โ ๏ธ Saturday 16 May: Visitor Update, Langsett . This area is reported to be extremely busy with car parks currently full and social distancing difficult. Please don't travel to the area or park outside of designated bays. ๐
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This collapsed drystone wall near #Longnor is regularly crossed by badgers; as our Countryside Rangers repair all 700m of this section they're adding several 'smoot holes' at the bottom! ๐ฆก No more damage to the wall and easy access for the wildlife! ๐๐ #PeakDistrictProud
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Lunch anyone?๐ด . One of our #NationalPark team spotted this very happy โRattyโ - AKA a water vole, enjoying a spot of al fresco dining in Bakewell today. Water voles, one of the UKs fastest-declining mammals are at home in a number of #PeakDistrict rivers. @WildlifeTrusts
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Did you know? #DerwentDam is currently overflowing - the first time it has done so since late March 2022! ๐ฆ. With water being continually released from #Howden to drive the hydroelectric turbine, this will certainly help maintain the level of #Derwent reservoir. ๐. @stwater
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Following on from our previous campaigns, in recent days we have once again written to over 170 local, regional and national retailers in and around the #PeakDistrict urging that disposable BBQs be voluntarily removed from sale. #BBQFreePeakDistrict #PeakDistrictProud
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What a beautiful sight! ๐ It's only the second time a Bearded Vulture has been seen in the UK. This rare raptor is even larger than a golden eagle!.
An update on the Bearded Vulture #lammergaier spotted in the Peak District again today! This amazing bird is a two year old bearded vulture from a reintroduction programme in the Alps ๐ฆ
.More information here ๐ (c) Indy Greene
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We're pleased to see that @BuxtonRaceway have stated that the planned Lights Fest for 28th July will now not take place due to fire safety concerns. Thank you to the public, @RuthGeorge6 and @DerbyshireFRS for joining us in support of stopping this completely avoidable risk.
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Our #PeakDistrict boundary signs continue to get a tidy up and a lick of paint. ๐. Big thanks to our amazing rangers!! ๐. #PeakDistrictProud @bbcemt
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Today marks the 70th Anniversary of the Peak District National Park. However, our thoughts today are with the Royal Family & all those recognising the remarkable life of HRH Prince Philip, whose visionary Award Scheme inspires countless young people to explore the outdoors.
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They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. โค๏ธ. Weโve been around for 69 years and weโll still be here when the #coronavirus crisis is over. But for now, our message hasnโt changed. Please:. Stay home ๐ Protect our NHS ๐ฉโโ๏ธ Save Lives . ๐ please make us #PeakDistrictProud
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Now hereโs something you donโt see everyday ๐ ๐ฆ . These amazing shots were sent to us from a #Sheffield garden just a short walk from Stanage Edge ๐ฅพ . Ring-necked parakeets are most famous for making a home in many of Londonโs royal parks ๐ these ones though like it #UpNorth
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Happy birthday to us!!! ๐ฅณ๐๐. Today we celebrate 72 years since the #PeakDistrict was designated as the UK's first National Park. #MondayMotivation #PeakDistrict72 #PeakDistrictProud #HopeValley. ๐ท @psprosonphoto
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Just a few reasons why the #PeakDistrict is worth exploring this #WorldTourismDay! โฅ๐โโ๏ธ๐ดโโ๏ธ๐โฐ
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A dilapidated ladder stile at the top of #WinnatsPass has been transformed, making it more accessible. ๐. Find out more ๐ @pdnp_foundation @weskristopher @LetsGoPeak @PeakDistrictNT @DerbysWildlife @edalemrt . #PeakDistrictProud #AccesForAll
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Wishing everyone a healthy and happy New Year, wherever your path takes you. ๐ค. We look forward to sharing our amazing 70th birthday with you this year!. ๐ท (c) Alex Hyde
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It's #WorldPhotographyDay. so let's celebrate with some of our favourite Peak District images! ๐ท๐ธ๐. Share yours with us in the comments below! ๐
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These signs are now up on roadsides to help raise awareness with passing motorists. #FireWatch #Wildfire #HeatWave2018.@HighwaysNWEST @manchesterfire @DerbyshireFRS @MoorsForFuture @unitedutilities @RSPBDoveStone @StaffsFire
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Happy birthday to the Peak District National Park! ๐ฅณ๐๐. Today marks 73 years since the official designation of the #PeakDistrict as the UK's first ever National Park. ๐. ๐ท 1960s Dovedale @HistoricEngland @loveEXPLORING
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As teams continue to work at #BamfordEdge in the #PeakDistrict the real impacts of wild fire are visible - in this case the destroyed home of a ground nesting bird. โ No fires or BBQs.โ Dispose of cigarettes responsibly .โ Take your litter home . Please avoid this area ๐
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Today (25th May) marks the 10th anniversary since we opened four Victorian former railway tunnels to create a continuous 8.5 mile traffic-free trail. the #MonsalTrail! ๐. Read more ๐ #Headstone #Cressbrook #Litton #CheeTor
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A spring tidy at Monsal Head calls for fresh signage hand crafted by our fabulous Countryside Maintenance and Property Team! ๐ That's much better! ๐. #PeakDistrictProud #PeakDistrict70
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At least 1 in 3 #PeakDistrict visitors are already bringing a litter bag with them to #TakeItHome, here's a few more ways you can be #PeakDistrictProud this weekend. ๐ฅ No BBQs or fires.๐ Take home what you bring.๐ Park legally and considerately.๐ท Follow #Covid19 guidance
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Happy #WinterSolstice everyone!. Lighter days are ahead. ๐ฅฐ. #PeakDistrictProud #PeakDistrict70 #MamTor #GreatRidge #Winter
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The open countryside of the #PeakDistrict is not a place to have your BBQ or open fire this weekend, or any weekend. Please do not put wildlife, landscapes, livelihoods and the lives of those fighting fires at risk ๐.
Another moorland fire! .๐ฅ Please act responsibly. Do not take BBQs into the @peakdistrict .Crews were called@ 13.45 to approx 3 hectares of farm land๐ฅ@ Rushup Edge. Initial reports indicate it started as people were cooking near the footpath/bridleway. #BeFireAware #BeMoorAware
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A 'snowbow' above the summit of Mam Tor; only occurs when sunlight is refracted through snowflakes!. Fancy yourself as a photographer? You have until the 31 Dec to enter @moorsforfuture photo competition 2017: Image courtesy of
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85 years ago today the mass trespass of Kinder Scout led to the birth of UK's 1st National Park - the #PeakDistrict
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Big shout out to @SheffLitterPick! ๐. They regularly set off around Sheffield and beyond to clear any litter they find! ๐. We particularly want to sing their praises for clearing a monumental amount of litter along the A57 #SnakePass - we are #PeakDistrictProud of you all. ๐
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More clearing and sweeping along the #TissingtonTrail by our dedicated Trail Rangers and volunteers to keep it safe for you to use all year round! ๐. ๐ดโโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ๐ถ๐ด
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The RAF Lancaster bomber will be returning to the Upper Derwent Valley on 16 May as part of the 75th Anniversary of the 617 Squadron โDambustersโ operation. โ๏ธ๐. Please visit before planning your visit or contacting us. @stwater @Derbyshirecc @RAFBBMF
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As the sun goes down on a fifth week of 'lockdown', we know it's tough for everyone ๐. But whilst the government's guidance remains the same, our message is unchanged too - please; stay home ๐ protect the NHS ๐ฉโโ๏ธ and save lives โค๏ธ. Thank you and stay safe ๐
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Our @PeakRangers took some time between Christmas & New Year to litter pick the steep slopes in Monsal Dale. They collected 3 large bags full of rubbish - there were so many cans & plastic bottles!. Let's make a New Yearโs resolution to make sure we all take our litter home! ๐
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Throwing away, takes away!. For the cost of every tonne of commercial waste like car tyres our teams collect and dispose of safely, we could offer a dementia-friendly guided walk to more than 15 people in the National Park. No more rubbish excuses โ please be #PeakDistrictProud
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โ๏ธ Fire risk closure to Access Land - Extreme Red Heat Warning โ๏ธ. The risk of fire on the #PeakDistrict Moors has now reached a critical level, unseen for many years. As a result, public access has been suspended from all Access Land until this risk has reduced. [thread]
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We have today matched a reward of ยฃ5,000 from @Natures_Voice after receiving deeply concerning news that a peregrine was shot in the Dove Stone area of the National Park last month. We urge anyone with information to contact the police. More below. ๐
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As part of a new pilot partnership project funded by @DefraGovUK to restore a number of traditional buildings that are at risk, we're pleased to announce our first restoration is now complete - the barn at Knowle House Farm, Reapsmoor, Longnor. #PeakDistrictProud
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Heavy footfall left the iconic #GreatRidge path badly eroded but now thanks to @Team_BMC's #MendOurMountains campaign, 500m of damage has been repaired & the route is fully open again! ๐. ๐ @moorsforfuture @RamblersGB @hfholidays #OglesbyCharitableTrust
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Walking Britain's Lost Railways with Rob Bell (pictured) will premiere itโs second series tonight (9 Feb) on @channel5 at 8pm. The first episode sees Rob hop on a bike with our trails ranger Dave Watts and explore the heritage on offer along the #MonsalTrail. #PeakDistrictProud
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More great work from our Countryside and Maintenance Team - this time replacing a very awkward step-over stile with a new wicket gate at #OverHaddon! ๐. #PeakDistrictProud #PeakDistrict70
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On Baslow Bridge (built early 1600s) the Watchman's Hut had become very unstable, and was at risk of collapse. Working with @HistoricEngland, and funded by @DerbyshireCC, we're delighted that this restoration work is now complete!. @DerbyshireArch @HE_Midlands #PeakDistrictProud
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#coronavirus update: Please observe govt statements on #SocialDistancing & avoiding travel unless absolutely necessary to help those who live and work in our #PeakDistrict. Together we can all make a difference during this unprecedented crisis, more here:
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Looking after your National Park ready for when everyone can visit again. This time our rangers have been repairing trail paths at Great Longstone station and Thorpe station after the damage caused by Storm Christoph recently. #PeakDistrictProud #PeakDistrict70
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Happy birthday to our friends at the @nationaltrust who turn 125 today!!! .๐๐๐ . #PeakDistrict #MamTor #KinderScout #Longshaw #DoveDale #IlamPark @PeakDistrictNT
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Our Countryside Maintenance Team have been taking advantage of the dry weather โ to clean up some of our boundary stones to make them more visible. Here's the first one on the A515 at #Pomeroy. ๐. #PeakDistrictProud #PeakDistrict70
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Traffic on the roads in Wormhill!!! ๐๐๐๐
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Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay - did you know a short walk in #nature can help you feel better for up to seven hours, and lower your blood pressure too?. Our @uknationalparks are a great way to start on the road to a better place. ๐ท (c) James Pedlar Photography
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#MondayMotivation A view from Kinder! . Did you know? Kinder Scout is 636 metres (2087 feet) above sea level and is the highest point in the #PeakDistrict. ๐ท (c) Steven Hewitt ๐
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Happy New Year from all at the Peak District National Park! ๐ฅณ. Wishing you all the very best for 2024! ๐. ๐ท @psprosonphoto
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Are you a 'tosser'? ๐ค. Every minute and every ยฃ we spend clearing up rubbish and litter, is a minute less taking care of your #PeakDistrict #NationalPark! ๐. It doesn't cost a thing to be #PeakDistrictProud just #TakeHomeWhatYouBring. ๐
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Lambing ๐ and bird nesting ๐ฃ season is here, so when you're out in the #NationalPark and you see livestock signs, then please. โกkeep your dogs on a lead.โกkeep to the signposted paths.โกleave gates as you find them.โกtake your litter home with you. Thank you! ๐๐๐
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'Fly camping'? ๐ง. This discarded tent was fished out of the Little Don river, near Langsett. ๐. It can cost ยฃ40,000 a year & countless hours of rangers' & volunteers' time to clear litter from your #NationalPark. Keep it simple #TakeHomeWhatYouBring & be #PeakDistrictProud. ๐
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Fire crews and @nationaltrust are tackling fires across the north west this weekend, including those started by mis-use of BBQs. Please DO NOT use BBQs anywhere in the @peakdistrict . โ ๏ธ No BBQs or open fires.โ ๏ธ Ensure cigarettes are fully extinguished.โ ๏ธ Take your litter home.
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#MondayMotivation. Stanage Edge never disappoints, even in the wet grey skies of January! ๐ฅฐ. ๐ท @ShaneGallimore3 ๐
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Volunteer rangers litter picking at Pindale, above #Castleton. ๐. They collected 11 bags and 1 large tent! ๐ฎ. Let's all be #PeakDistrictProud and follow this simple rule - if you bring it into the #PeakDistrict, take it home with you! ๐
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(1/2) There's no magic spell that can stop a wild fire.๐ฅ๐. This huge fire bowl, along with the leftovers of a mighty feast, was left by some witches or wizards on our Stanage North Lees estate recently, just metres from dry vegetation that hasn't seen rain for several weeks.
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Happy #WinterSolstice! โ๏ธ. #PeverilCastle one of England's earliest Norman fortresses, instigated by Henry II in 1176! ๐ฐ ๐ฅฐ. Great view of #MamTor (the 'shivering mountain') in the distance too!! ๐. #Castleton #Winter #PeakDistrictProud
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#MondayMotivation. The beautiful limestone valley at Dovedale featuring the iconic stepping stones! ๐. #PeakDistrictProud #MindfulMinute
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Now that the snow has mostly thawed we've started to see a lot of flood water. ๐ฆ. Thankfully gullies like this one installed by @moorsforfuture help to keep rainfall on the hills, slowing its flow into the valleys below!. It also creates habitat pools for moorland species. ๐
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Happy #SummerSolstice2023! โ๏ธ. Today the sun reaches its highest position in the sky and gifts us the longest day of the year! ๐ฅฐ. #SummerSolstice #FirstDayofSummer #MerryMidsummer. ๐ท Bamford Edge, IG/hon_outdoors ๐
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We've been named one of Europe's Top 5 National Parks in the @TripAdvisor 2021 Travellers' Choice Awards. ๐. The Peak District National Park placed 4th in Europe and 24th in the world! ๐. Find out more. ๐ #PeakDistrict70 #PeakDistrictProud
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Staying local for now can help give the #PeakDistrict and those who live and work here the vital breathing space needed to recover from #Covid19. If you do choose to visit us, please act responsibly and help protect our communities. Thank you. ๐ . #PeakDistrictProud
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As the weather heats up again this week โ this important message for protecting our precious moors needs sharing far and wide. ๐.
๐PLEASE SHARE - help spread the word!.๐Phone 999 if you see fire or smoke on the moors.๐ฅ๐ซBe fire aware โ no barbecues or fires on the moors.๐ญDonโt smoke on the moors.Protect our precious moors.Theyโre home to special wildlife.#BeFireAware #BeMoorAware #PeakDistrictProud
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#MondayMotivation. A touch of frost in #Bakewell! ๐ฆ๐. But will we see any snow this week? โ๏ธ
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โThereโs no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothingโ - Wainright ๐ง ๐. Itโs a soggy one today, but if the #PeakDistrict is in your plans then do it right ๐ Let's all be safe, #PeakDistrictProud & #BeKindOutside ๐ฅฐ. ๐ท (c) Nigel Ford
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Another broken gate fixed! This time at Windgather Rocks in the Upper Goyt Valley. Big thanks to our Peak Rangers as usual! ๐. #PeakDistrictProud #PeakDistrict70
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It's just 1 month until our 70th birthday! ๐ 17 April 1951. While we can't all experience the Park we love at the moment we'd still love to hear from you! Share your memories with us - what does the #PeakDistrict mean to you?. ๐ช๐ฅพ๐ด๐ถ๐ฆ๐ด๐ท๐ณ. #PeakDistrictProud #PeakDistrict70
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Litter picking around Wetton Mill and Thor's Cave this week - a 5-bag haul was plenty to shift for our seasoned volunteers Martin, Viv and Jim! ๐๐๐. #VolunteerHeroes #PeakDistrictProud
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If you do choose to visit the #PeakDistrict, please respect the #NationalPark for everyone. BBQs should not be brought into the area, as the dry conditions - shown in this photograph - significantly increase the wild fire risk. Please also take home what you bring with you.
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This year, the @PeakDistrict will be 70 years old ๐. We canโt wait to share the stories of just some of the people behind the last seven decades ๐. ๐ But for now weโd love to know - who inspired you to step into the Peak District for the first time? . ๐ท (c) Andy Lynch
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The snow has returned to the #PeakDistrict! Send us your snow pictures and we'll retweet the best. Here's an image from the Derbyshire Dales this morning.
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The winner of @uknationalparks 70th Anniversary Photo Competition has been announced. Huge congratulations to Kieran Metcalfe @kiers for his stunning image taken on #ChromeHill in the #PeakDistrict! ๐๐๐. Read more: @Campaign4Parks #NP70Moments
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Whilst govt Covid-19 changes are expected, the message for #BankHoliday weekend hasnโt changed๐. โ๏ธ Visitor facilities in the #PeakDistrict remain closed. Rangers and other agencies continue to patrol, including looking out for wild fires ๐ฅ . Please be #PeakDistrictProud ๐
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Here's another of our #OutdoorsIndoors for you to enjoy. This time it's #PeverilCastle with #MamTor in the distance. ๐ . Peveril Castle, which overlooks #Castleton, is one of England's earliest Norman fortresses; the keep was built by Henry II in 1176! ๐ฐ. #PeakDistrictProud
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