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In contrast
to the Dark Peak, the white peak, predominately limestone hills and
dales, is a gentler and more welcoming landscape.
The White Peak plateau is the domain of sheep and cattle.
Much of the farmland has been improved and lush grass grows providing
silage and summer grazing.
The area is criss-crossed by footpaths, bridleways and tracks.
Dissecting the plateaux are the spectacular dales.
These have been largely unaffected by agricultural improvements and
are home to a rich variety of wildlife.
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Dale (Pete Hawkins) |
If you
enjoy birds, wildflowers, mushrooms, birds or a combination of everything,
a day spent in the White Peak is a rewarding experience.
Some dales are home to year-round rivers and streams, others flood
in times of heavy rain and others never flow.
Quarrying has enlarged some dales; others have been disfigured by
the search for lead.
But one thing is common - once man's destroying hand is removed, nature
quickly re-establishes itself.
Walking in the White Peak is a delightful experience.
Short summer evening strolls or longer day hikes all have their appeal
and with the thousands of kilometres of paths available, no one should
struggle to finds something of interest.
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