The High Peak moors vision


Let’s face it, from a dramatic landscape point of view the High Peak Moors have it all; rocky tors, spectacular valleys and cloughs, and miles of wild and remote peat bog. They are a place loved and valued by so many for so many reasons, whether it’s a place to exercise, to witness amazing wildlife, to catch a view, or a place where people work. This is why the National Trust in the Peak District are committed to working hard to protect the moors and keep them special for ever for everyone.
So that we could achieve this ambition we needed a plan and in 2013, the High Peak Moors Vision was launched. This is a 50 year plan detailing what we are trying to achieve on the moors and how we are hoping to do it.
For simplicity, the High Peak Moors Vision is divided into five key elements:
To download a full or summary version of the High Peak Moors Vision, click on the links below. The Research button will take you to our partner, Moors for the Future web page where you will find more in depth scientific information.
The High Peak Moors Vision
You can read the 50 year vision in full for the High Peak moors here.
Our vision for the High Peak Moors
You can download the summary of our vision for the High Peak Moors here.
Research and Monitoring
Alongside the physical work on the moors is the research and monitoring of organisms, processes and functions that shape moorland ecosystems.