Peak District

We took a day to travel about an hour north of Birmingham to visit the Peak District of England.

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From Peak District pubs to London Boy: a history of Taylor Swift's Anglophilia - Telegraph.co.uk
From Peak District pubs to London Boy: a history of Taylor Swift's Anglophilia  Telegraph.co.uk

The arrival of a new Taylor Swift album usually gives plenty for fans to chatter about. But her seventh record Lover –or, more specifically, its 11th track, London ...

Six reasons why cycling in the Peak District is amazing - Cycling Weekly
Six reasons why cycling in the Peak District is amazing  Cycling Weekly

The Peak District National Park covers a rather extensive 1,440 kilometres squared – and not only is it vast, it's also beautiful and a little “undulating” to say the ...

Watch Peak District Highland Games’ strongest men pulling a tractor and tossing a caber - Derbyshire Times
Watch Peak District Highland Games’ strongest men pulling a tractor and tossing a caber  Derbyshire Times

Watch some of the country's strongest men flex their muscles in tests of strength and stamina at the Peak District Highland Games. Matlock Farm Park will be ...

Dam at Whaley Bridge in Peak District threatens to burst – video - The Guardian
Dam at Whaley Bridge in Peak District threatens to burst – video  The Guardian

Aerial footage shows damaged dam holding back overflowing reservoir at Whaley Bride in the Peak District.

Peak District town evacuated as dam threatens to burst - The Guardian
Peak District town evacuated as dam threatens to burst  The Guardian

Hundreds of homes were evacuated in a Derbyshire town on Thursday when a dam threatened to burst after being damaged during extreme rainfall.

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<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/l4ts/">l4ts</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/l4ts/48610752217/" title="Worm Stones"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48610752217_5f5557eca3_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Worm Stones" /></a></p> <p>The gritstone outcrop of the Worm Stones on Chunal Moor overlooking Glossop.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/kevin137walker/">Kev Walker ¦ Thank You 4 Comments n Faves</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/kevin137walker/48607137502/" title="Headstone Viaduct"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48607137502_039926d9c7_m.jpg" width="240" height="161" alt="Headstone Viaduct" /></a></p> <p>Monsal Dale is a valley in Derbyshire, England, in the White Peak limestone area of the Peak District National Park.<br /> <br /> The Headstone Viaduct was built by the Midland Railway over the River Wye. The bridge, which stands near the 533-yard Headstone Tunnel, is 300 feet long</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/andrewmowbray/">Andrew Mowbray</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/andrewmowbray/48606921131/" title="Looking North"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48606921131_7acff9ba45_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Looking North" /></a></p> <p>From Over Owler Tor</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/andrewmowbray/">Andrew Mowbray</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/andrewmowbray/48607016197/" title="Just Checking"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48607016197_e44e626c62_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Just Checking" /></a></p> <p>On the way home via relatives in Sheffield I stopped off to check on the heather. Perhaps not in full bloom, although this years flora seems to be a bit confused caused by drought (last year) and rainfalll (this)</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/pete37038/">Pete Rowbottom, Wigan, UK</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/pete37038/48599095887/" title="Passing over"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48599095887_6bce49c598_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="Passing over" /></a></p> <p>Just had a great couple of days up in the Peak District scouting new locations and trying out the new camera for the first time, I wasn't especially lucky with the light on this trip at each end of the days but certainly came back with a few dramatic images from the afternoons, and a good list of new spots with potential for the next visit.<br /> <br /> I hadn't planned to shoot here today but the contrasty light and dramatic nature of the sky when I was passing by changed my mind.<br /> <br /> Naturally as soon as I had set up it started raining and with nowhere to shelter it was just a case of covering the camera up and getting wet for 5 minutes until it passed by, I often like the light that follows a rainstorm so it's worth hanging around rather then running for the nearest tree. it soon blew over and I was able to get my shot.<br /> <br /> Nikon D850<br /> Nikon 24-120 f/4 @ 65mm<br /> Fotopro T-74C tripod<br /> Fotopro LG-9R ballhead<br /> Nisi V6 System<br /> NiSi 100mm 10 stop filter<br /> NiSi 3 stop medium gnd<br /> <br /> 1S064<br /> f/11<br /> 88 seconds<br /> <br /> ====================================================<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/redirect?url=http://www.peterowbottom.net">Visit my website - lots of new images now uploaded</a> <br /> <br /> ====================================================</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/ronet/">ronet</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ronet/48604872201/" title="Thursday 22nd August 2019"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48604872201_80eb7bc78c_m.jpg" width="240" height="191" alt="Thursday 22nd August 2019" /></a></p> <p>The field is lush and green after a month of rain. It feels autumnal but will be summer again for the weekend.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/darrenflinders/">Darren Flinders</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/darrenflinders/48602136952/" title="Over The Meadows"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48602136952_841b01cee5_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="Over The Meadows" /></a></p> <p>After getting nettled and thorned by numerous plants, we were presented with this stunning view of Chrome Hill.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/darrenflinders/">Darren Flinders</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/darrenflinders/48602149102/" title="This Old House"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48602149102_e5e41d5a3b_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="This Old House" /></a></p> <p>The old house on the moor.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/darrenflinders/">Darren Flinders</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/darrenflinders/48602000386/" title="The Unknown Road (Panorama)"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48602000386_bf4b2abef9_m.jpg" width="240" height="93" alt="The Unknown Road (Panorama)" /></a></p> <p>Well, no phone signal around Chrome Hill, and I forogto to download the offline maps.<br /> So me and my mate was wondering which direction to take, we decided to back track on ourselves, as this was only a scouting mission.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/darrenflinders/">Darren Flinders</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/darrenflinders/48602006731/" title="Rocks &amp; Hills (Vertical Panorama)"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48602006731_fbfb18665e_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Rocks &amp; Hills (Vertical Panorama)" /></a></p> <p>A 3 shot vertical panorama of the stunning Chrome Hill.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/darrenflinders/">Darren Flinders</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/darrenflinders/48602128327/" title="Last Light Of The Day"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48602128327_fbb4347d7e_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Last Light Of The Day" /></a></p> <p>Last light of the day, heading back to the car from the beautiful site that is Chrome Hill.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/kategilbert/">KatyMag</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/kategilbert/48601886911/" title="232/365 Cavedale hike"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48601886911_c839f2c3f3_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="232/365 Cavedale hike" /></a></p> <p>Our Daily Challenge: The next big thing<br /> The feet are better, so there will be lots more of this.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/mjjtlee/">Mike-Lee</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mjjtlee/48601463382/" title="Lunch out!"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48601463382_527bcca63c_m.jpg" width="240" height="114" alt="Lunch out!" /></a></p> <p>Jill and I managed to grab some time together and so headed out in the van for a lunch date!<br /> Toasted sarni, real coffee, great views with Jill in the campervan..!</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/mjjtlee/">Mike-Lee</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mjjtlee/48601299266/" title="Lunch out!"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48601299266_9176222817_m.jpg" width="240" height="82" alt="Lunch out!" /></a></p> <p>Jill and I managed to grab some time together and so headed out in the van for a lunch date!<br /> Toasted sarni, real coffee, great views with Jill in the campervan..!</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/mjjtlee/">Mike-Lee</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mjjtlee/48601305951/" title="Lunch out!"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48601305951_3e2bd02765_m.jpg" width="240" height="114" alt="Lunch out!" /></a></p> <p>Jill and I managed to grab some time together and so headed out in the van for a lunch date!<br /> Toasted sarni, real coffee, great views with Jill in the campervan..!</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/mjjtlee/">Mike-Lee</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mjjtlee/48601299616/" title="Lunch out!"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48601299616_2a2b440e6d_m.jpg" width="240" height="111" alt="Lunch out!" /></a></p> <p>Jill and I managed to grab some time together and so headed out in the van for a lunch date!<br /> Toasted sarni, real coffee, great views with Jill in the campervan..!</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/farmer55/">Derbyshire Harrier</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/farmer55/48601042337/" title="Morning Mists"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48601042337_9cf3011c8d_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Morning Mists" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/farmer55/">Derbyshire Harrier</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/farmer55/48600636116/" title="Changing Seasons"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48600636116_a7697dde63_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Changing Seasons" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/ianslingsby/">Ian Slingsby</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ianslingsby/48600338756/" title="IS7DII_99124"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48600338756_5a9578853c_m.jpg" width="240" height="144" alt="IS7DII_99124" /></a></p> <p>Common Lizard</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/ianslingsby/">Ian Slingsby</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ianslingsby/48600336581/" title="IS7DII_99147"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48600336581_37493ce70f_m.jpg" width="192" height="240" alt="IS7DII_99147" /></a></p> <p>Common Lizard</p>

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