The North Pennines was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1988 for its moorland scenery, the product of centuries of farming and leadmining. At almost 2,000 square kilometres (770 sq mi) it is the second largest of the 49 AONBs in the United Kingdom.
In the North Pennines you’ll find: • 40% of the UK’s upland hay meadows • 30% of England’s upland heathland and 27% of its blanket bog • 80% of England’s black grouse • Short-eared owl, ring ouzel, snipe and redshank • 36% of the AONB designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest • Red squirrels, otters and rare arctic alpine plants • 22,000 pairs of breeding wading birds • Peace, tranquility and fabulous night skies • England’s biggest waterfall
Thanks , the mist is actually low clouds in the valley, and although you cant tell but the clouds in the valley on the right are huge, almost as big as the mountains.