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The Peak District National Park
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Try one of our open weekends which are "open" to members of the public. Click for dates and prices. THE PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK : English Language Products Summary with various translations. Français - French - La traduction dans la langue française Nederlands - Dutch - De vertaling in Nederlands Deutsch - German - Übersetzung auf Deutsch Norsk - Norwegian - Oversettelse i Norsk språk Español - Spanish - La traducción en español Italiano - Italian - La traduzione in italiano. .......... In England, Peak Activities Ltd. organises sports events for private groups, low cost outdoor activity weekends for individuals, team builds for corporate customers, corporate team events & experiential development training courses. Some of our senior staff also have an international reputation in the field of using indoor & outdoor training to accelerate management skills development. EVENTS OPEN TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE COMPLETE BEGINNERS. A-Z Index, PRODUCT INDEX. Corporate Clients List All year round from our base in the accessible village of Hathersage Peak Activities Ltd runs a wide raneg of events in the heart of the UK's fabulous Peak National Park's Hope Valley. Here clients can make the most of their visit to the premier UK National Park. The Peak Park is one of the two most visited national parks in the world and it was the first national park to be established in England and Wales. It is an internationally renowned area of diverse and very attractive upland scenery. Peak Activities Ltd's other european base for outdoor pursuits & development training is in the Wilderkaisergebirge of the Austrian Tyrol close to the Hohe Tauern National Park and the glaciers and snow fields of the Grossglockner. We also use the UK's Lake District National Park and the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales for some of our other training programmes. Whilst much of our work in the Peak District National Park Park is with organised groups using our expertise for team building and team development purposes, we also run a very popular, wide range of outdoor instruction events open to individuals in the Peak District. These "OPEN" outdoor pursuits and outdoor adventure products and our training services have often been featured on national and on international television programmes. Team Building Courses in the Peak National Park, Derbyshire. Management Development in the Peak District National Park. MONTHLY OUTDOOR PURSUITS EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. The Peak District is easy to reach by rail or road from all parts of the UK... There is a list of local Tourism Informnation Centres (TIC's) and other useful numbers at the foot of this page for people seeking local accommodation. Rock Climbing & Abseiling Weekend courses with Peak Activities Ltd in the Peak District. Caving Instruction & Potholing Weekends at Rock Lea Activity Centre - our base in the Peak National Park. Abseiling in the UK's Peak District National Park. Multisports Activity Weekends in the Peak District National Park. Click for maps & travel information showing how to get to our accessible base in Hathersage. THE HISTORY OF THE PEAK PARK Outlined below is some of the Peak Park's history, something of the park's varied landscape types & notes on the Peak District Charter ( an agreement by local outdoor instruction centres and providers designed to conserve & protect the local countryside which is both our joy and inspiration). Today the Peak Park is the 2nd most visited national park in the world (second only to Mt. Fuji in Japan). This is partly due to the excellent road & railway links to places such as our village of Hathersage from all over the UK. Recently we've welcomed visitors on training courses and leadership and management development courses for firms from Finland, Switzerland, Germany, Poland Italy, Holland, France and the USA. CLIENTS See our "NEWS page for details of some great late bookings offers for groups from Peak Activities Ltd's Rock Lea Activity Centre. The Peak District National Park (click for map) was established in 1951 and was Britain's first ever National Park established to conserve the landscape, maintain local employment & help educate and inspire visitors. Interestingly enough the legislation setting up the park never mentioned leisure but today the park is a focal point for all sorts of "recreational" activities in the strictest sense of the word. The leisure and recreation sector of the economy is now a big employer of people within this part of teh UK. If anything the park is now a huge playground for all sorts of outdoor pursuits, much loved and appreciated by its many visitors. Peak Activities runs lots of different kinds of outdoor activities for groups large and small visiting us here in the National Park. In many respects the Peak Park was a National Park set up where one was most needed. Surrounded by the huge conurbations of the Midlands & Northern England, in the immediate post war years there was pressure to build houses, factories and other ribbon developments in and around this area, including an ironworks in Edale ! We are under one hour's travel from major towns and cities such as Manchester, Leeds, Bradford, Derby, Nottingham. Sheffield is only 30 minutes away. Many people come here from Birmingham and the West Midlands ( 90 minutes drive away ) too. As you can imagine the Peak Park's beautiful landscape was, is and will be under pressure from visitors wanting to come and enjoy this wonderful varied set of landscapes. The Peak Park today comprises c. 555 square miles of high, sombre gritstone crags and moorlands, a rolling limestone plateau, reef limestone canyons, and spectacular limestone Dales. We also have lots of superb caves and caverns, gorges to explore and great stretches of scenic impounded water surrounded by pine trees. The area is a walker's paradise and a box of delights for the outdoors enthusiast. To date the planners have successfully kept out unwanted intrusions such as tall electricity pylons, advertising hoardings, massive factories, and so on. The area falls within several administrative areas, including the Derbyshire Dales, the High Peak and the Staffordshire Moorlands, but through planning regulations the whole is unified under the aegis of the Peak Park Planning Authority based in Bakewell. Recently attempts have been made to try to centralise the promotion of the facilities and attractions of the area using a unified destination management scheme. However, compared with the excellent DMS systems we've been using in Austria for many years, the Derbyshire DMS still appears to have a long way to go. For example, several attempts to produce a "comprehensive" guide to the area have been attempted since the internet was born - but to date there are still lots of web sites ( including this one ) whichj don't link up with one another properly as far as the customer ( the prospective visitor ) is concerned. We would like to hear from people who may wish to set up better reciprocal web links. Knowledge base article : by our senior director.... ARE UK NATIONAL PARKS THE SAME AS NATIONAL PARKS IN THE U.S.A. OR THE REST OF EUROPE ? The term "National Park" is a misnomer in the UK. Most of the land is NOT owned by the nation at all. The recent right to roam legislation may have left some people thinking they can do what they wish in the coutryside - so it is very important to know the park's managing authority only owns a tiny percentage of the land. However they do own and manage some key sites such as parts of the local crags, Stanage Edge. Many visitors fail to realise that the authority only manages land use for the nation through planning controls over the other land owners. Much of the Peak National Park is still a patchwork of privately owned lands belonging to individuals, farmers, forestry organisations and larger land woning bodies such as Severn Trent Water plc and the National Trust. At Peak Activities Ltd we are lucky to have an access agreement giving us sole use for training purposes ona very large upland farm estate extending over a thousand hectares. Whether you're on a sports event or a training course, Peak Activities' courses based in the Peak District offer visitors fantastic scenic views, fresh air, relaxation, space & tranquility. Near to our base in the charming village of Hathersage there is a a wide choice of local accommodation choices to suit all tastes and budgets...from hostels and camping barns to four star hotels & first class conference centres. Having lived and worked in the area for over 27 years, the senior training staff and directors of Peak Activities Ltd have very good relations with many of the best local accommodation providers in the Peak District National Park ...and we are always happy to help find and book suitable accommodation with our tried and trusted suppliers for our customers who are using our training and instruction services. For our overseas groups clients travelling here without the opportunity to check out their accommodation before they arrive, it is vital the accommodation is suitable and up to the right standard. Click on the link for details of Tourist Information Centres which will help members of the general public looking for accommodation in thePeak National Park. LOCAL TOURISM INFORMATION OFFICES CAN HELP WITH ACCOMMODATION GO TO OUR MAIN SUBJECT INDEX
Try one of our open weekends which are "open" to members of the public. Click for dates and prices.
THE PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK : English Language Products Summary with various translations.
Français - French - La traduction dans la langue française Nederlands - Dutch - De vertaling in Nederlands Deutsch - German - Übersetzung auf Deutsch Norsk - Norwegian - Oversettelse i Norsk språk Español - Spanish - La traducción en español Italiano - Italian - La traduzione in italiano.
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EVENTS OPEN TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE COMPLETE BEGINNERS.
A-Z Index, PRODUCT INDEX. Corporate Clients List
Rock Climbing & Abseiling Weekend courses with Peak Activities Ltd in the Peak District. Caving Instruction & Potholing Weekends at Rock Lea Activity Centre - our base in the Peak National Park. Abseiling in the UK's Peak District National Park. Multisports Activity Weekends in the Peak District National Park.
THE HISTORY OF THE PEAK PARK
See our "NEWS page for details of some great late bookings offers for groups from Peak Activities Ltd's Rock Lea Activity Centre.
In many respects the Peak Park was a National Park set up where one was most needed. Surrounded by the huge conurbations of the Midlands & Northern England, in the immediate post war years there was pressure to build houses, factories and other ribbon developments in and around this area, including an ironworks in Edale ! We are under one hour's travel from major towns and cities such as Manchester, Leeds, Bradford, Derby, Nottingham. Sheffield is only 30 minutes away. Many people come here from Birmingham and the West Midlands ( 90 minutes drive away ) too. As you can imagine the Peak Park's beautiful landscape was, is and will be under pressure from visitors wanting to come and enjoy this wonderful varied set of landscapes. The Peak Park today comprises c. 555 square miles of high, sombre gritstone crags and moorlands, a rolling limestone plateau, reef limestone canyons, and spectacular limestone Dales. We also have lots of superb caves and caverns, gorges to explore and great stretches of scenic impounded water surrounded by pine trees. The area is a walker's paradise and a box of delights for the outdoors enthusiast. To date the planners have successfully kept out unwanted intrusions such as tall electricity pylons, advertising hoardings, massive factories, and so on. The area falls within several administrative areas, including the Derbyshire Dales, the High Peak and the Staffordshire Moorlands, but through planning regulations the whole is unified under the aegis of the Peak Park Planning Authority based in Bakewell. Recently attempts have been made to try to centralise the promotion of the facilities and attractions of the area using a unified destination management scheme. However, compared with the excellent DMS systems we've been using in Austria for many years, the Derbyshire DMS still appears to have a long way to go. For example, several attempts to produce a "comprehensive" guide to the area have been attempted since the internet was born - but to date there are still lots of web sites ( including this one ) whichj don't link up with one another properly as far as the customer ( the prospective visitor ) is concerned. We would like to hear from people who may wish to set up better reciprocal web links.
GO TO OUR MAIN SUBJECT INDEX
Caring for a Living Landscape... Rock Lea is a signatury to the the 1997 PEAK CHARTER (see bottom of this page for more details), undertaking to conduct all outdoor our activities in a manner becoming an environmentally aware and sensitive centre. Since our managing director is an ecologist and a Doctor of Forestry & Natural Resources Management, our centre's team is acuterly aware of the need to run activities in a "green" way. We have a long standing commitment to the maintenance of the continuing, long term sustainability of the resource bases which make the Peak National Park such a marvellous place to visit and to work in. We try to leave only footsteps and only take away photographs ! An excellent base for outdoor pursuits...
Caring for a Living Landscape...
An excellent base for outdoor pursuits...
Photo : Exploring high on edge of the Kinder Scout plateau which is just a short drive away from our base in Hathersage ! We often run guided walks for clients over this spectacular plateau which is potentially hazardous for those who can't navigate.
| UK Location Map | The Hope Valley | Getting there | main index page |
| Local accommodation | The various activities we can offer groups & individual clients |
| Facilities for groups wanting serious training | Corporate Hospitality Possibilities |
| Weekends for Individuals |
| List of the many "Peak Activities" on offer in the Peak District National Park |
| We can offer over thirty different kinds of outdoor instruction services |
| Press and television features on our training activities in the Peak District|
|Endorsements from our customers visiting the Peak Park |
Links to other Peak National Park web sites.... External link to Peak Park Authority's official website. Link to more comprehensive guides & a comprehensive website on facilities and facts and news about nearby Sheffield and the accessible Peak District National Park. Click for link to Chevinside.com which contains information on rock climbing and the Peak District National Park. An excellent, lavishly illustrated guide to the Peak National Park and local accommodation is provided by Cressbrook Multi-Media's website. Another website offering commercial advertisements with lots of ideas of where to stay in local accommodation is the Peak District Accommodation and Tourist Guide [info@peakdistrict-nationalpark.com]. This also has ideas for local walks, balloon rides, etc. If you are looking for self catering accommodation in the Peak District have a look at the excellent service provided by Peak Cottages. Tel. 0114 262 0777.
LOCAL TOURISM INFORMATION OFFICES Local Tourist Information Centres ( TIC's ) are really helpful if you are looking for accommodation in the Peak National Park. TIC's are located on the edge of and in the middle of the Peak Park and some of these include : - ) Ashbourne ..........01335-43666 Bakewell ............. 01629-813227 Buxton .................01298-5106 Castleton .............01433-620679 Derby ....................01332-290664 Edale ....................01433-670207 Glossop............... 045 74 5920 Macclesfield....... 01625-504114 Matlock ...............01629-55082 Ripley ..................01773-841482 We think these numbers are all current ! Please let us know on 01433-650345 if we have got any numbers wrong !
LOCAL TOURISM INFORMATION OFFICES Local Tourist Information Centres ( TIC's ) are really helpful if you are looking for accommodation in the Peak National Park. TIC's are located on the edge of and in the middle of the Peak Park and some of these include : - )
Ashbourne ..........01335-43666 Bakewell ............. 01629-813227 Buxton .................01298-5106 Castleton .............01433-620679 Derby ....................01332-290664 Edale ....................01433-670207 Glossop............... 045 74 5920 Macclesfield....... 01625-504114 Matlock ...............01629-55082 Ripley ..................01773-841482 We think these numbers are all current ! Please let us know on 01433-650345 if we have got any numbers wrong !
CONSERVING THE PEAK NATIONAL PARK FOR OTHER GENERATIONS ....................................................... The Peak District Outdoor Charter : As members of D.A.R.E. we were actively involved in the development of the Peak District Outdoor Charter, which seeks to establish & maintain high standards for managing groups in the Peak National Park and surrounding area. When leading groups in the Peak District we require all our staff to follow the conditions of the Charter which seeks to promote the sustainable use of the Peak District, and also minimise the impact of outdoor activities on the environment. As a co-signatory to the Charter, Peak Activities Ltd promises :- 1) As part of our leadership we will seek to actively encourage everyone we meet to develop a respect for the landscape of the Peak National Park, its wildlife and people. 2) We will minimise damage to sites and disturbance to wildlife. 3) We will abide by access and coutryside legislation, and by local agreements. 4) We will show consideration for fellow landowners and residents and to other users of the area. 5) When appropriate we will liaise closely with the National park and with landowners over sites and the organisation of events. 6) We will promote awareness of the Charter and encourage others to consider adopting it. 7) When operating with Young people, all parties using the Peak District should conform with the Activity Centres (Young Persons Safety) Act 1995. GO TO OUR MAIN SUBJECT INDEX : Tel. 01433-650345 Fax. 01433-650342 See our "NEWS page for details of some great late bookings offers for groups.
CONSERVING THE PEAK NATIONAL PARK FOR OTHER GENERATIONS ....................................................... The Peak District Outdoor Charter : As members of D.A.R.E. we were actively involved in the development of the Peak District Outdoor Charter, which seeks to establish & maintain high standards for managing groups in the Peak National Park and surrounding area. When leading groups in the Peak District we require all our staff to follow the conditions of the Charter which seeks to promote the sustainable use of the Peak District, and also minimise the impact of outdoor activities on the environment. As a co-signatory to the Charter, Peak Activities Ltd promises :- 1) As part of our leadership we will seek to actively encourage everyone we meet to develop a respect for the landscape of the Peak National Park, its wildlife and people. 2) We will minimise damage to sites and disturbance to wildlife. 3) We will abide by access and coutryside legislation, and by local agreements. 4) We will show consideration for fellow landowners and residents and to other users of the area. 5) When appropriate we will liaise closely with the National park and with landowners over sites and the organisation of events. 6) We will promote awareness of the Charter and encourage others to consider adopting it. 7) When operating with Young people, all parties using the Peak District should conform with the Activity Centres (Young Persons Safety) Act 1995.
GO TO OUR MAIN SUBJECT INDEX :
Tel. 01433-650345
Fax. 01433-650342
See our "NEWS page for details of some great late bookings offers for groups.