This is an archived website, available until June 2027. We hope it will inspire people to continue to care for and protect the South West Peak area and other landscapes. Although the South West Peak Landscape Partnership ended in June 2022, the area is within the Peak District National Park. Enquiries can be made to customer.service@peakdistrict.gov.uk

The 5-year South West Peak Landscape Partnership, 2017-2022, was funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Latest News

This is an archive of news articles issued by the South West Peak Landscape Partnership.


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Limited Time Remaining to Apply for Countryside Worker Apprentice Role

10 October 2019

The South West Peak Landscape Partnership is currently looking for enthusiastic applicants with a willingness to learn about countryside and environmental issues to join our team as Countryside Worker Apprentices. You will be employed by the Peak District National Park but you will also get fantastic experience with many different...

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Working for Waders Makes a Splash on BBC One

3 September 2019

Interested in seeing some of the amazing recent work being done by Leah Kelly and Mike Shurmer to help wading birds in the South West Peak? Well so was the BBC!Last night (Monday 2 September) our project Working for Waders was featured on the BBC One programme Inside Out and...

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Dale Mine Crowdfunder Goes Live!

21 August 2019

This week a new project directed by Dr. Catherine Parker Heath, broke ground at the historically fascinating Dale Mine just outside Warslow. Catherine is the South West Peak Cultural Heritage Officer working for the South West Peak Landscape Partnership, a partnership of 14 partners led by the Peak District National...

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Volunteer and Community Get Together

25 July 2019

The 2019 Volunteer and Community Get Together event held at Swythamley Village Hall recently was a great success with many smiling faces and great stories being shared by volunteers, community representatives and staff. Despite our great hopes, the weather was not as wonderful as we had hoped, with clouds and...

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Trail Improvements at Fernilee Reservoir

16 April 2019

Soon visitors to the beautiful Fernilee reservoir in the Goyt Valley will be able to enjoy improved access to the peaceful waterside trail on the east side of the reservoir. This improved access-for-all route will allow for easier passage for those with mobility issues and will make enjoying the beautiful...

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