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7-Night Peak District Guided Walking Holiday 7-Night Peak District Guided Walking Holiday Tour Style: Guided Walking Destinations: Peak District & England Trip code: DVBOB-7 2 & 3 HOLIDAY OVERVIEW From beautiful limestone valleys, to spectacular scenery on the gritstone edges, the Peak District is home to a superb contrast of landscapes. With a choice of walks each day, your holiday can be as relaxing or adventurous as you choose. Our Guided Walking holidays will introduce you to the best of the national park. WHAT'S INCLUDED • High quality en-suite accommodation in our country house • Full board from dinner upon arrival to breakfast on departure day • 5 days guided walking and 1 free day • 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 Levels 2 and 3, Explore the beautiful Peak District National Park on our guided walks. We offer a great range of walks to suit everyone - meandering through green valley and pretty villages at a gentle pace to more challenging walks with spectacular views high on the gritstone edges. We'll take you to all the classic viewpoints, timeless villages and hidden corners. Join our friendly and knowledgeable guides who will bring this stunning national park to life. • Our experienced guides offer the choice of up to three different walks each day • Choose the option which best suits your interests and fitness • We provide flexible holidays. Join our guided walks, explore independently, or relax at our Country House ITINERARY Version 1 Day 1: Arrival Day You're welcome to check in from 4pm onwards. Enjoy a complimentary Afternoon Tea on arrival. Day 2: Buxton And Goyt Valley Option 1 - Cat & Fiddle Inn To Buxton Distance: 5 miles (8½km) Total ascent: 400 feet (120m) In Summary: This walk begins at the Cat & Fiddle, the 2nd highest pub in England. We descend to the Victorian folly of Solomon’s Temple, then onwards to Poole’s Cavern before arriving in the beautiful spa town of Buxton Highlight: There's time to explore Buxton and enjoy the elegant and imposing buildings of this famous spa town. Option 2 - Goyt Valley Distance: 9 miles (14.5km) Ascent: 1,350 feet (420m) In Summary: Starting from the former Cat and Fiddle Inn, set high on the moors, we descend to Errwood Hall www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 2 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 and the dam between the Fernilee and Errwood Reservoirs in the Goyt Valley. From here we cross the moors to Buxton. Highlight: Great views from the old Cat & Fiddle Inn with its lofty position high on the moors. Option 3 - Shining Tor & Wingather Rocks Distance: 12½ miles (20km) Total ascent: 1,750 feet (520m) In Summary: An enjoyable hilltop route ascending to Shining Tor then following a broad grassy ridge to Cats Tor, Pym Chair to Windgather Rocks. From here we descend to the reservoirs and cross Wild Moor to Buxton. Highlight: The ridge between Shining Tor and Cat's Tor enjoys great views westwards over the Cheshire Plain towards the Mersey Estuary. Day 3: Ilam And The Manifold Valley Option 1 - Ilam Park Distance: 8 miles (12.5km) Ascent: 1,300 feet (400m) In Summary: The walk begins with a descent to cross the River Dove and then across fields to reach lofty Castern Hall. From here we follow the route of the Manifold into Ilam Park before ascending to the hamlet of Blore and follow the Limestone Way on our return to the country house. Highlight: Beautiful Ilam Park with its Hall, church and gardens. We can see the River Manifold as it emerges from its underground route. Option 2 - Ilam And Blore Distance: 9 miles (14.5km) Ascent: 1,300 feet (400m) In Summary: We head out on the Limestone Way from Thorpe, crossing the River Dove at Coldwall Bridge and ascend to Blore. The route then continues to ascend west with magnificent views of surrounding countryside to reach Calton. We then descend on a magical path through Musden Wood to Rushley Bridge before taking the riverside path through the grounds of Ilam Hall and the village of Ilam. Highlight: Ilam village with its grand hall, pseudo alpine cottages and memorial cross. Option 3 - Ilam And The Manifold Valley Distance: 12 miles (19.5km) Ascent: 1,850 feet (560m) In Summary: Beginning along the Limestone Way to Blore, we then continue to ascend, skirting the hill of www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 3 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 Musden Low, before reaching the village of Calton. From here, the path continues north with wonderful views all around. We descend Soles Hollow to reach the River Hamps and the Manifold Way. From the confluence of the Hamps and the Manifold, the walk ascends back to the Manifold Trail to Throwley Hall. We then return through historic Ilam. Highlight: Enjoy the panorama from Blore church over the limestone plateau and Dove Dale, with the shapely peak of Thorpe Cloud guarding the entrance. Day 4: Free Day Discover more about The Peveril of the Peak and the local area for ideas on how to fill your free day. Day 5: The Derwent Valley And Cromford Option 1 - Crich To Cromford Distance: 5½ miles (9km) Total ascent: 500 feet (150m) In Summary: Walk from Crich village up to the monument on Crich Stand. After an undulating walk through the Derbyshire countryside we'll follow the Cromford Canal towpath, to Cromford Wharf and Arkwright’s Mill. Highlight: The Derwent Valley was one of birthplaces of the Industrial Revolution, for it was here that Richard Arkwright set up his pioneering cotton mill. Its importance is now recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Option 2 - The Derwent Valley And Cromford Distance: 9½ miles (15km) Ascent: 1,000 feet (300m) In Summary: Soak up the views from Crich Stand, then walk over the green hills above the Derwent Valley to the timeless hamlets of Lea, Dethick and Riber. Finally we follow the canal to Cromford. Highlight: Crich is home to the National Tramways Museum. Look out for these vintage vehicles when you cross the tram tracks at Crich Stand. Option 3 - Ambergate To Crich Distance: 12 miles (19.5km) Ascent: 1,700 feet (520m) In Summary: Starting from Ambergate in the Derwent Valley we'll ascend the wooded valley side to Crich Stand, then continue over rolling green hills to Cromford. Highlight: Crich Stand is dominated by the Sherwood Foresters Memorial with its commanding view over the Derwent Valley. www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 4 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 Day 6: Tissington North Option 1 - Tissington Village And Trail Distance: 7.5 miles (12km) Ascent: 800 feet (240m) In summary: We walk to the feudal village of Tissington on grassland and along the tree lined avenue. After exploring the village we make our way onto the Tissington Trail to the former Alsop en le Dale station before returning to the country house. Highlight: The charming estate village of Tissington, home of the FitzHerbert family for over 500 years. Option 2 - Tissington And Alsop En Le Dale Distance: 10.5 miles (17km) Ascent: 1,200 feet (380m) In summary: After visiting beautiful Tissington village our walk descends to Parwich and then ascends to reach the Tissington trail which we follow to Alsop en le Dale station before heading back to the country house. Highlight: The famous Tissington Trail follows the route of the former London and North Western railway. Option 3 - Tissington, Parwich And Milldale Distance: 12.5 miles (20km) Ascent: 1,500 feet (480m) In summary: We begin following the route of option 2 to the Tissington Trail, taking in the estate village of Tissington. We then descend to the River Dove which we follow through a quiet dale to reach Milldale. From here the walk ascends to meet a farm track which we follow back to the house. Highlight: Quaint Tissington village and all its history is not to be missed. Day 7: Upper Dove Valley & The Dragon's Back Option 1 - Upper Dove Valley & Pilsbury Castle Distance: 7 miles (11.5km) Ascent: 850 feet (260m) In Summary: From the village of Hollinsclough nestling beneath Hollins Hill close to the source of the Dove we traverse beneath the jagged outlines of the Dragon's Back to Glutton Bridge. We climb Hitter Hill to view the shapely cone of High Wheeldon with it’s prehistoric secrets, then journey south to the fascinating site of Pilsbury Castle. From there we contour the eastern flank of the upper Dove beneath Carder Low with great views of 'The Dragon', Sheen Hill and Axe Edge to finish in the splendid market town of Hartington. Highlight: Sample the local Stilton and Dovedale cheeses at the famous Hartington cheese shop. Option 2 - Along The Dragon's Back To Hartington Distance: 9 miles (15km) www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 5 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 Ascent: 1,500 feet (460m) In Summary: From the village of Hollinsclough we contour Hollins Hill in the shadow of Axe Edge (source of both the River Dove and Manifold) and Leap Edge (don't!) to climb the rocky spine of Chrome Hill, known as the Dragon's Back of Derbyshire.
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