Derbyshire Peak Fringe and Lower Derwent Valley, Upland and Upland Fringe
Author(s): Jeremy Lake
This area is an undulating, well-wooded, pastoral landscape on rising ground between the Derbyshire Coalfield and the Peak District. The area is bordered to the west by the White Peak and Dark Peak, while towards the north the area gives way to the Yorkshire Southern Pennine Fringe. Towards the east lie the industrial landscapes of the Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Yorkshire Coalfield. Towards the south-west, there is a transition to the lowland landscapes of Needwood and the South Derbyshire Claylands. The River Derwent flows south out of the area to join the Trent Valley Washlands. Almost 7% of the area is urban and nearly 8% is woodland. Of the area, 2% lies within the Peak District National Park. The Derwent Valley is a World Heritage Site.
- Report Number:
- 54/2020
- Series:
- Research Report
- Pages:
- 13
- Keywords:
- Landscape Park Farmstead Historic
