4-Night Peak District Gentle Guided Walking Holiday
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4-Night Peak District Gentle Guided Walking Holiday Tour Style: Gentle Walks Destinations: Peak District & England Trip code: DVBEW-4 1 & 2 HOLIDAY OVERVIEW The Peak District National Park is home to beautiful countryside. Meander through enchanting limestone valleys at a gentle pace, visit timeless villages, with the opportunity to walk on the area's stunning gritstone edges. WHAT'S INCLUDED • High quality en-suite accommodation in our country house • Full board from dinner upon arrival to breakfast on departure day • 3 days guided walking • Use of our comprehensive Discovery Point • Choice of up to three guided walks each walking day • The services of HF Holidays Walking Leaders www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 1 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 HOLIDAYS HIGHLIGHTS • Head out on guided walks with our experienced leader to discover the varied beauty of the Peak District on foot • Enjoy panoramic views from gritstone edges • Admire stunning limestone dales • Visit classic viewpoints, timeless villages and secret corners • Look out for wildlife and learn about the 'Peaks' history • A relaxed pace of discovery in a sociable group keen to get some fresh air in one of England's finest walking areas TRIP SUITABILITY This trip is graded Activity Level 1 and 2. This easier variation of our best-selling Guided Walking holidays is the perfect way to enjoy a gentle exploration of the Peak District. The choice of up to three guided walks including a walk of 3 or 4 miles. ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival Day You're welcome to check in from 4pm onwards. Enjoy a complimentary Afternoon Tea on arrival. Day 2: Around Ashbourne Option 1 - Tissington Trail To Ashbourne Distance: 3½ miles (5.5km) Ascent: 200 feet (60m) In Summary: We walk from the house and join the Tissington Trail (the former LNWR railway). We follow this to Ashbourne reaching the centre via a 350 metre tunnel. Highlight: Have a browse around the shops or simply relax with a coffee and cake in one of the many tea shops in Ashbourne. Option 2 - Thorpe To Ashbourne Distance: 5½ miles (9km) Ascent: 600 feet (180m) In Summary: From the house we descend Lin Dale and cross the famous Stepping Stones then head south following the scenic River Dove to historic Coldwall Bridge crossing to continue along the river to Okeover Bridge and Mapleton. We then ascend the hillside to the Tissington Trail and follow this through the tunnel into Ashbourne. Highlight: Explore Ashbourne 'The Gateway to Dovedale' with its many Tudor and Georgian listed buildings. www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 2 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 Option 3 - Okeover Park And Ashbourne Distance: 7½ miles (11.5km) Ascent: 950 feet (280m) In Summary: We begin following the same route as option 2, but cross Coldwall Bridge and ascend to Coldwall Farm into and out of the valley and on to Marten Hill before descending into Okeover Park and the Grade II listed country house Okeover Hall. We then head up the hillside to the Tissington Trail and follow this into Ashbourne. Highlight: Take in the great views as we traverse the ridgeline from Marten Hill. Day 3: The Edges And Chatsworth Option 1 - Chatsworth Park Distance: 3 miles (5km) Ascent: 400 feet (120m) In Summary: Starting in the estate village of Baslow we will enter the beautiful Chatsworth Park. Our exploration of the grounds will take in The Jubillee Stone and the Hunting Tower before descending to the house for a cuppa in the magnificent stables. Highlight: Take time to admire magnificent Chatsworth House and its expansive landscaped grounds. Option 2 - Curbar Gap And Chatsworth Distance: 5 miles (8km) Ascent: 500 feet (150m) In Summary: Starting at Curbar Gap our walk will take us along one of the famous Edges, passing the Eagle Stone and Wellington Monument before descending to Baslow and taking the route of option 1 through Chatsworth grounds. Highlight: Admire the grandeur of Chatsworth House, home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, and its surrounding parkland landscaped by Capability Brown. Option 3 - Curbar Gap To Calton Lees Through Chatsworth Distance: 7 miles (11km) Ascent: 700ft (200m) In Summary: Starting from Curbar Gap we follow Baslow Edge to the Eagle Stone and Wellington's Monument. We then drop into the pretty village of Baslow, before ascending to Dobb Edge and then following this to Chatsworth House and Edensor. www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 3 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 Highlight: The beautiful landscape around Chatsworth Park Day 4: Dovedale Option 1 - River Dove & Coldwall Bridge Distance: 3.3 miles (5.3km) Ascent: 390 feet (120m) In Summary: Descend round Thorpe Cloud to the River Dove. There is then an option to take a footbridge into Staffordshire and walk to the iconic Stepping Stones. Cross and return if you dare and then return to the footbridge and Derbyshire. The River Dove is then followed to Coldwall Bridge. View this 100 yard long river crossing before ascending on the old coach road and through Thorpe Village back to the house. Highlight: Visiting the beautiful Stepping Stones. Option 2 - Dovedale Gorge Distance: 6½ miles (11km) Ascent: 1,200 feet (360m) In Summary: Walk from our Country House through Lin Dale to the famous stepping stones. We then follow the river upstream through the Dove Dale gorge to the hamlet of Milldale, then return at a higher level with fine views. Highlight: The famous limestone gorge of Dovedale is just a stones' throw from our Country House. You'll have plenty of time to admire the rock formations, caves and verdant flora of this natural beauty spot as you walk through the gorge. Option 3 - Dovedale And Alstonefield Distance: 9 miles (14.5km) Ascent: 1,150 feet (330m) In Summary: We begin following the route of option 1 through the iconic Dovedale Gorge. From Milldale we ascend to the village of Alstonefield. We visit the Green Well before our return route takes us back across the river and on higher ground back to the country house. Highlight: The dramatic Dovedale Gorge with its towering limestone pinnacles. Day 5: Departure Day Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home. ACCOMMODATION The Peveril Of The Peak The Peveril of the Peak, named after Sir Walter Scott’s novel, stands proudly in the Peak District countryside, close to the village of Thorpe. Backed by the cone of Thorpe Cloud, which guards the entrance to Dovedale Gorge and the famous stepping stones at the entrance to the gorge, it’s an ideal base for people hoping to www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 4 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 explore the Derbyshire countryside. Surrounded by extensive grounds and rolling countryside, it’s a picturesque retreat with 46 rooms, large shared spaces and a pleasant bar. Stride out from the house to find Dovedale’s wooded ravine, cave-like Dove Holes and of course stepping stones. Upstream lie the heights nicknamed the Dovedale Castle and the Twelve Apostles, best viewed from the grassy spur called Lovers’ Leap. While the Peak bit of the area name refers to small English hills rather than great summits, there’s superb walking to be had on the Roaches and the gritstone escarpment of Stanage Edge, while Chatsworth, Tissington and Bakewell make attractive places to explore too. Matchless Country House Accommodation Accommodation Info Need To Know Important Covid-19 Steps We Have Taken For Guest Safety: Please Read Following the relaxation in government guidance on 19 July, we are continuing to take extra steps to keep our guests leaders, and staff safe in our HF country houses. We ask all our guests to respect the measures put in place. The English, Scottish and Welsh governments are not in sync, so measures in our country houses will vary between the nations. With the relaxation of social distancing in England, from 19 July we will be allowing larger groups to dine and relax in the bar together. However, we will still give guests space e.g. we will seat 6 people at a table where pre-pandemic we may have seated 8. We will ensure our public rooms are well ventilated by opening doors and windows wherever possible. If you have any concerns about distancing, please speak to the House Manager. The government recommendation for England is to wear face coverings in crowded areas. You must wear a face covering by law in public areas in hotels in Scotland. This is mandatory in public spaces; however, face coverings will not be required whilst eating and drinking in the restaurant and bar areas or whilst you are outside our houses. In Wales face coverings will remain a legal requirement indoors, with the exception of hospitality premises. As a temporary measure, we will not be servicing rooms during a stay. Extra tea, coffee, milk, and toiletries will be made available on request for all guests. It is recommended that guests bring their own toiletries for the duration of their stay. We will though be increasing the frequency of cleaning in our public areas providing particular attention to frequently touched items including door handles and handrails. Menus for the week will be available in your room on arrival. A self-service breakfast will be served from 7.45am – 9am. Picnic lunches will now be pre-ordered the night before from an order form in the room. Evening meals will be table service. A dinner order form will be available in each room for completion. Dinner is served at either 7.15pm or 7.30pm.