Our incredible PPCV have been restoring this fantastic old dew pond in #Grindon which dates back all the way to 1745. 👏

It's refilling nicely now, welcoming the insects and plants to thrive there for many years to come. 🙌

#dewpond #restoration #volunteering

#MondayMotivation

#FalseOxlip growing along the Tissington Trail at the moment. 🥰

False Oxlip is a natural hybrid which sometimes occurs where Cowslips and Primroses grow together. 💚

#Mindfulness #GetOutside #PeakDistrictProud

📅 Stanage Hall, Tues 30 April (4-6pm)

Share your ideas, views or opinions with our chief executive Phil Mulligan.

You don't need to book to attend - these events are a relaxed, informal opportunity to speak with Phil one-to-one over tea or coffee.

👉 peakdistrict.gov.uk/ceo

Bakewell Food Festival - 27 & 28 April

A celebration of food and a homage to the rich culture and traditions of the region. 💚

Be sure to also pop into the many shops with fantastic produce including our visitor centre that will have a few tasty treats! 😋👍

We 💚 to see your #PeakDistrict adventures, but wildlife also needs our care and respect too.

🐶 Keep dogs on a short lead.
🐮 Keep your distance from livestock.
🚯 Take home what you bring.

More on what you can do to help...
👉 peakdistrictproud.co.uk

Starts tomorrow 👇

🥾 Staffordshire Moorlands Walking Festival 26 April - 6 May

A variety of beautiful local walks to suit various abilities and interests all over the Staffordshire Moorlands! 🥰

Full details...
staffsmoorlandswalkingfestival.co.uk

#SMWalkingFest StaffsMoorlandsWalkingFestival

92 years ago today (24 April, 1932) the Kinder Scout 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 Peak District National Park. 💚

👉 bit.ly/MassTrespass

Closing gaps, one drystone wall at a time. 💚

Just wrapped up another repair job at Caskin Low near Hartington.

Shoutout to our talented Countryside Maintenance Ranger Tom for his dedication on this one! 👏

#MondayMotivation

For #EarthDay 2024 we teamed-up with the National Careers Service to chat to Sarah Bird, who's taking forward what the future looks like for nature in the #PeakDistrict .

Keep following for our latest roles and volunteering opportunities.

📢 Nominations for the 2024 National Park Protector Awards are open!

Each year the awards organised by Campaign for National Parks recognise and reward individuals and groups for helping nature and people thrive.

Get your #PeakDistrict nominations in now! 😀

bit.ly/npp_2024

Anyone for a brew? ☕

We now have some excellent food & drink concessions open in handy locations for when you're out exploring.

🚲 #Ashbourne bike hire
🏛️ #Castleton visitor centre
🐴 #Hartington station
🚂 #MillersDale station
🚲 #ParsleyHay bike hire
🍰 #Tissington car park

We are looking to appoint two Independent Persons to assist the Authority in promoting & maintaining high standards of conduct amongst all its Members.

If you are interested in applying more info is available on our website.

👉 bit.ly/3Q52EVf

Closing date 21 May 2024.

Happy birthday to the Peak District National Park! 🥳🎉🎂

Today marks 73 years since the official designation of the #PeakDistrict as the UK's first ever National Park. 💚

📷 1960s Dovedale Historic England loveEXPLORING.com

#MondayMotivation

Ashopton to Heatherdene in the Derwent Valley. 🥰

📷 Chris Gilbert

🚓 Chat with your local Police Officers.

The Bakewell, Hathersage and White Peak Villages Safer Neighbourhood Team will be at Bakewell Visitor Centre tomorrow (15 Apr) between 10.30am and 11.30am.

Derbyshire Police #StreetMeet #DerbyshireAlert #CrimePrevention

🥾 Staffordshire Moorlands Walking Festival 26 April - 6 May

A variety of beautiful local walks to suit various abilities and interests all over the Staffordshire Moorlands! 🥰

Full details...
staffsmoorlandswalkingfestival.co.uk

#SMWalkingFest StaffsMoorlandsWalkingFestival

🚲 'Scenic Cycling in the Peak District' - put together by our former colleague Carina - is a perfect first taster of the National Park, avoiding technical terrains, main roads and can be done in around half a day. 💚

The new book is available now from our visitor centres.

🥾 Great variety in our Ranger Guided Walks programme this April!

Enjoy the great outdoors with our experienced and knowledgeable rangers who will help make the most of your visit! 💚

Browse and book online:
👉 bit.ly/pdnp_guidedwal…