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a b "NCA Profile: 52 White Peak (NE534)". Natural England. Natural England . Retrieved 13 February 2018. Industrial limestone quarrying to make soda ash started around Buxton in 1874. In 1926 the operation of the Buxton lime industry became part of ICI. [105] Large-scale limestone and gritstone quarrying flourished as lead mining declined, and is an important if contentious industry. Of the twelve large limestone quarries in operation, Tunstead is one of the largest in Europe. [106] Total limestone output was substantial: at the 1990 peak, 8.5 million tonnes was produced. [107] Textiles [ edit ] Close to mysterious Mam Tor, locally known as the 'Shivering Mountain', Castleton is one of the most beautifully-situated villages in the Peak District.

Peak District Bird of Prey Initiative – 2016 & 2017 Report" (PDF). Peak District Bird of Prey Initiative. 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 February 2018 . Retrieved 26 April 2018.The Peak District was iced over in at least one of the ice ages of the last two million years, probably the Anglian glaciation of some 450,000 years ago, as shown by patches of glacial till or boulder clay found across the area. It was not iced over in the last glacial period, which peaked about 20,000–22,000 years ago. A mix of Irish Sea and Lake District ice abutted its western margins. Glacial meltwaters eroded a complex of sinuous channels along this margin of the district. [45] Glacial meltwaters contributed to the formation and development of many caves in the limestone area. [46] Remains of wild animal herds roaming the area have been found in several caves. [44]

Footpath users in the more popular walking areas have contributed to serious erosion problems, particularly on the fragile peat moorlands. The use of some paths by mountain bikers is believed to have exacerbated the problem. [162] Measures to contain the damage include diversion of the official route of the Pennine Way out of Edale, which now goes via Jacob's Ladder rather than following the Grindsbrook, and surfacing moorland footpaths with expensive natural stone. [163] Some rights of way have been damaged by legal and illegal use by off-road vehicles such as 4×4s and trail bikes. Campaigners have sought to reduce their impact. [164] Fluorite or fluorspar is called Blue John locally, its name possibly from the French bleu et jaune describing its colour. Blue John is scarce and now only a few hundred kilograms are mined each year for ornamental and lapidary use. The Blue John Cavern in Castleton is a show cave. Small-scale mining takes place in Treak Cliff Cavern. [104]Peak District National Park, England – National Geographic". Travel. 15 February 2011. Archived from the original on 20 August 2022 . Retrieved 12 June 2023. Walking highlights - Lathkill Dale is popular with walkers. Its varied scenery adds to its appeal. Elsewhere in the High Peak you can explore the remains of the once flourishing lead mining industry, marvel at the dry-stone walls that stretch for miles or enjoy an easy walk along a disused railway. You can also make it a longer walk by starting and finishing in Hathersage. This way you can also head up to the summit of Higger Tor as you loop around. De Mirabilibus Pecci – Being the Wonders of the Peak in Darby-shire". British Library. Archived from the original on 22 September 2019 . Retrieved 22 May 2009.