Established on April 17, 1951, the Peak District became the UK’s first national park and is now celebrating 70 years.
So to celebrate, we’ve gathered some photos showing just how beautiful and special the Peak District National Park really is – though you don’t need us to tell you that!
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The iconic view at Monsal Head Photo: Jason Chadwick
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Sun rise over the Peak District and the Hope Valley. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Photo: Christopher Furlong
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Ben Silvestre climbs in the Millstone Quarry at sunset in the Hathersage, on September 9, 2014 in Hathersage, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) Photo: Dan Kitwood
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A Lancaster bomber flies over Ladybower reservoir in the Peak District to mark the 70th anniversary of the World War II Dambusters mission on May 16, 2013(Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Photo: Christopher Furlong