Having spontaneously booked a trip to the middle of the Peak District, some friends and I spent our days discovering as many places possible in about 72 hours. Not realizing this was the time for the heather-blooming to reach its peak, we got greeted by a sea of purple! Never in my life have a experienced so much of one color, but giving our "luck" with the weather, meaning constant rain, the colors got enhanced even more and the beauty was indescribably. This also meant the grass was a lot greener on this side, making my countless hours of watching English countryside series and wishing to be there, come to life for a few days. But to top this trip of, we saved a sheep! As we were climbing the Stanage edge we heard a bleating from a crevice, and looking down we saw a very distressed sheep. So spending a good 1 hour walking around the area trying to receive reception, we finally called Rspca and the sheep got brought back up! Hopefully my photos will convey some of the beauty I got to experience. Enjoy!
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If you don't mind the color green.
Cave Dale (Castleton)
It looks just like how you imagined the English countryside.
(Or how I did at least)
Even broken roads look good in this environment.
Great for keen drivers.
View from Mam Tor.
It's sheep everywhere!
I promise I am not exaggerating.
It has peaks..
If you enjoy a peaceful spot.
Kinder Scout
You can sit on boxing glove-shaped stones.
The routes are never ending.
You'll see sheep enjoying the view, while enjoying the view..
This is where they shot Pride and Prejudice
So you'll stand on the same spot as Keira Knightley did. (Somewhere on Stanage edge)
If you like waterfalls.
Kinder Downfall
In late August it's Heather everywhere.
Hills of Edale
Seriously EVERYWHERE.
If you like going for hikes where you see 5 people per day (or less).
If you enjoy picturesque lakes
Ladybower reservoir
If you enjoy walking around Heather looking for the color white.
If you enjoy seeing the sky clear up after "one" heavy shower.
If you hope to take dramatic photos in the dark..
