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There are no peaks in the Peak District, only high plateaus (a peak is the pointed top of something, and there are no pointed tops in the Peak District). The origin of its name is not known but it is thought likely that it was originally the Pict's district.

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to preserve and enhance an area's natural beauty - to promote people's enjoyment of the country side

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Simply because of the activities and the climbing

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because it looks funny

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One of the few places where you can see a good night sky, light pollution has limited views of a perfect night sky but at peak district you can see it.

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Q: Why Is the Peak District a national park?
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Who runs the peak district national park?

The Peak District National Park Authority.


What was the first national park in the UK?

The first national park in the United Kingdom was the Peak district national park, founded in 1951.


What is peak district population?

The population of the Peak District National Park is 38,000.


What country is the peak district in?

The Peak District National Park is in England in the United Kingdom


What is the national park Cornwall?

The peak district


When did the peak district begin?

The Peak District was formed millions of years ago, however the management of The Peak District National Park was founded in 1951.


When did Peak District become a national park?

The Peak District became a national park on April 17, 1951. It was England's first national park. It has an elevation of 2,087 feet and covers an area of 555 square miles.


When did the peak district national park open?

it opened in 1951


Which national park is Castleton in?

Castleton is in the Peak District of Derbyshire, England.


When was peak district national park founded?

April 17 1951.


When was mount snowdon designated as a national park?

1951. Following the Peak district and the Lake district.


Is Thorpe cloud in the peak district?

Yes, it's near the villages of Thorpe and Ilam at the southern end of Dovedale, in the Peak District National Park.