Peak District National Park: There are four distinct recreational trails, all of which were former railway lines, acquired by the Authority in the late 1970s, 1980s and in the case of the Thornhill Trail, early 1990s. We saw the potential of these disused railway lines, to provide excellent recreational routes through beautiful countryside, and for these to be suitable for all. In total we own and manages 34 miles of trail. Peak District National Park. Ranger Guided Walks Our 2026 programme of ranger guided walks and other events are now available to book. Browse our ranger guided walks. The Peak District National Park is the UK’s original national park. It is a treasured landscape of exceptional natural beauty shaped by the interaction of people and nature over thousands of years. Lying at the heart of the country, surrounded by urban areas, it is easily accessed by the 16 million people living within an hour’s drive. Park news 75th Anniversary Inspired by the London tube map, check out this stylised interpretation of the Peak District National Park. The Peak District National Park is proud to announce it is joining other UK national parks to become the first national parks in the world to sign up to the UN-backed Race to Zero pledge. Race to Zero is a global campaign rallying organisations and individuals to take rigorous and immediate action to halve global emissions by 2030 and deliver a healthier, fairer, net zero world. The Peak District, will join the pioneering initiative to reduce ‘greenhouse gas’ emissions from all national. The Peak District National Park Authority is the statutory Planning Authority for the National Park area. Other related matters such as Building Control or Environmental Health are the responsibility of the relevant District Councils. The details of current and decided planning applications are available to view online at portal.peakdistrict. Peak District National Park: Make the most of your visit to the glorious Peak District. Peak District National Park: From Ranger Guided Walks to cycling on one of our trails, whatever the time of year there are all kinds of things to do in the Peak District National Park with friends, families or on your own. Find out where to park in Peak District and get information about our pay and display car parks. Car park locations There are almost 2,000 car parking spaces across 44 Peak District National Park Authority car parks [listed below] that allow you to park safely and avoid damaging landscape and habitats in the National Park. Please use the car parks provided and help to keep roads safer and clear for farm vehicles and the emergency services.