The High Peak Wildfires Public Spaces Protection Order took effect on 26 June 2025 for three years. It restricts fires, barbecues, fireworks, sky lanterns and other fire risks in the public areas described in its schedule; the order also includes a map.

The order includes exemptions for legitimate land management and the proper use of certain permanent cooking structures installed by a landowner, subject to its conditions. Licensed campsites and caravan sites are excluded from the restricted area. See the order for the full boundaries and exemptions.

Police or authorised officers may issue a £100 fixed penalty notice, reduced to £75 if paid within 10 days, as set out in the order. An offence may also be dealt with through the courts.

In its June 2025 announcement, High Peak Borough Council said the order followed a consultation and the Goyt Valley fire, which it reported had affected 800 acres of moorland and woodland.

A plume of smoke beyond buildings and trees
The original report described this image as the April 2025 Goyt Valley wildfire seen from Buxton.