Thought this was worthy of its own thread.
Only place I've ever had ticks in the Lake District, and when I'm out and about there now, I take extra care and check myself ALL over when I get back.
However, they're now present in the Peak, no doubt thanks to the increased range of the deer from Chatsworth.
I've heard of recent bites from Wyming Brook, Blackamoor and Burbage South.
Always worth checking yourself if you've been hacking across any heather area.
Lymes disease is really not something you want to catch. I have two friends who's whole lives have been turned upside down after suffering badly from it.
Good advise on this site - https://www.lymediseaseaction.org.uk/
And definitely worth sending your ticks off for testing at the link mentioned above. Will help the scientists spot areas where Lymes is becoming prevalent.