Peak District Habitats

The Peak District comprises some large areas of semi-natural habitats such as upland heathland and blanket bog, together with some fragmented priority habitats such as lowland meadows and calaminarian grasslands. These can be grouped into types – moorland, woodland, grassland, wetland, other.  

It is difficult to give accurate figures for the exact amount of each habitat that can be found in the Peak District. The best we can do is provide informed estimates based on a variety of surveys carried out by ourselves and partners since the 1990s. We are constantly striving to improve and update our data.

To find out more about each habitat click on the habitat name below.

Moorland Habitats

• Blanket Bog
• Upland Heathland
• Upland Flushes, Fens & Swamps

Woodland Habitats

• Upland Mixed Ashwoods
• Upland Oakwoods
• Wet Woodland
• Wood-Pasture & Parkland
• Hedgerows
• Traditional Orchards

Grassland Habitats

• Calaminarian Grassland
• Lowland Calcareous Grassland
• Lowland Dry Acid Grassland
• Lowland Meadows
• Purple Moor-grass & Rush Pasture

Wetland Habitats

• Rivers and Streams
• Ponds
• Lowland Fens

Other Habitats

• Inland Rock Outcrops & Scree Habitats
• Limestone Pavement
• Open Mosaic Habitats on Previously Developed Land