Peak District Aircraft Wrecks

There are around 60 wrecks of aircraft on the moors Derbyshire's Dark Peak. Most of these have signs of significant wreckage. Although a few are near to roads, all are on potenitally hazardous terrain and require mountain safety and good navigation techniques (some are on extremely hazardous terrain). We are able to get you to the best sites in most conditions including if the mist is down.

Although you may already have an itinery of the wrecks you wish to visit, we can advise on suitability according to the prevailing conditions and experience of the group. We are also able to suggest complete itineries on which our experienced moorland guides will lead and look after your party.

A long summer's day walk could, in good conditions include:




There are around 60 wrecks of aircraft on the moors Derbyshire's Dark Peak. Most of these have signs of significant wreckage. Although a few are near to roads, all are on potenitally hazardous terrain and require mountain safety and good navigation techniques (some are on extremely hazardous terrain). We are able to get you to the best sites in most conditions including if the mist is down. Although you may already have an itinery of the wrecks you wish to visit, we can advise on suitability according to the prevailing conditions and experience of the group. We are also able to suggest complete itineries on which our experienced moorland guides will lead and look after your party. A long summer's day walk could, in good conditions include:
Wellington x3348 - crashed 26th Jan 1943 Halifax HR727 - crashed 5th Oct 1943 Dragon Rapide GALBC - crashed 30th Dec 1963 Avro Anson N9853 - crashed 11th December 1942 Hampden AE381B24 - crashed 18th December 1943 LiberatorSabre F86 XD707 & XD730 - crashed 22nd July 1954
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