That's a lovely image. Why are the surrounding hills devoid of growth? Are they grazed?
Hi Peter,
The Peak district National Park is made up of folds of limestone from accumulation of shells of sea creatures some 300 million years ago and below that layers of shale and older, perhaps volcanic rock. Wind blown dust accumulated, got plant life and made fertile soils, but not all areas are so covered.
Beneath those hills and valleys are caves, underground aquifers, collections of ores and remains of ancient humans and more modern stone age and Roman settlements.
Here is an introduction to the area, but first one should scan down to a geological cross section to have an idea what underlies everything you see.
Asher