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| The Geology around the Peak District National Park |
In
the past year, whilst developing some of my ideas for Geotourism in and around
South Yorkshire, using only public transport, I have visited old quarries,
landscaped parks, various ancient monuments and historic buildings – as well as
a few natural gorges.
Added to the many other places that I know very well, there is more than enough to satisfy a group of Geotourists who want to know more about the geology, culture and language of England.
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| The Roaches, Hen Cloud and Ramshaw Rocks |
Added to the many other places that I know very well, there is more than enough to satisfy a group of Geotourists who want to know more about the geology, culture and language of England.
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| A glacial erratic formed from volcanic tuff |
From where I live, it is also possible to drive to a Jurassic coastline, which is full of fossils, in just 2 hours, but one of England’s most spectacular landscapes is just on the doorstep.
When living in Bakewell, I had the opportunity to survey the established RIGS within the Peak District National Park; there are so many places that I can think of - some much better known than others - which would satisfy both the hardiest walkers and the less energetic geotourists.
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| Stalagtites and flowstone in Treak Cliff Cavern |
It is not surprising that aspiring geologists from all over England come to study the Carboniferous rocks and associated minerals that are found here - as well as general tourists who just appreciate the landscape.
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| Fluvio-glacial landforms |
There is no better way to start exploring the Peak District National Park than to take a bus from Sheffield, and then get off at Fox House, Hathersage or Castleton - and have a good long walk in the surrounding countryside.
