walkIng & OUtdOOr festIval 2013

walkIng & OUtdOOr festIval 2013 26th aPrIl - 12th maY

www.visitpeakdistrict.com Over 100 great walks and events tO chOOse frOm

The Peak District Walking & Outdoor Festival 2013 have a blast and enjoy england’s great Outdoors at more than 100 events and walks on a wide range of themes during the Peak district walking & Outdoor festival, from april 26 to may 12. showcasing the very best of the Peak district – with the Uk’s first national Park at its core – the festival highlights the area’s wealth of wonderful landscapes, from rare moorland habitats and scenic limestone dales to attractive towns and pretty villages. select a route to suit - from a leisurely stroll around town to a more challenging hike across open countryside – or opt for a specially-themed event to indulge your interest in subjects from history and heritage to wildlife. new highlights include a three day walk along the white to dark way – specially devised by country walking magazine to celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2012 – and a four-day trek along the scenic derwent valley heritage way. Beginners caving and bushcraft are also on offer for the very first time, and a special feature will be the second Peak district walk for all on april 28, with routes ranging from five miles to 25 miles, in aid of the Jane tomlinson appeal and a host of other local and national charities. If you’re spoilt for choice, book a short break or longer holiday – you’ll find hundreds of accommodation options, from cosy pubs and campsites to comfortable hotels and B&Bs, on our website www.visitpeakdistrict.com BOOKING OPENS January 2013 Contact details for each leader can be found at the beginning of the event listing in our printed programme or at www.visitpeakdistrict.com/walkingfestivals

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Walks Grading How easy is this walk?

walks in this Programme are graded for difficulty as follows: •Easy Access: walks for everyone, including people with conventional wheelchairs and pushchairs, using easy access paths. assistance may be needed to push wheelchairs on some sections: please enquire. •Easy: walks for anyone who does not have a mobility difficulty or a specific health problem or is seriously unfit. suitable for pushchairs if they can be lifted over occasional obstructions. comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn. •Leisurely: walks for reasonably fit people with at least a little country walking experience. may include un-surfaced rural paths. •Moderate: walks for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness. may include some steep paths and open country, and may be at a brisk pace. •Strenuous: walks for experienced country walkers with an above average fitness level. may include hills and rough

Travelling to the Festival

country, and may be at a brisk pace. People in doubt about their fitness are advised to contact the organiser or leader in advance. •Technical: walks for experienced and very fit walkers with additional technical skills. may require scrambling and use of ropes, ice axes and crampons. You must contact the organiser or leader in advance for further details. Important. grades are provided as a general guide only: if you have any doubt about your fitness for a particular walk please contact the organiser or leader in advance. You should also bear in mind the distance of the walk, regional differences in terrain and the possibility of bad weather, which can make a walk more difficult than planned. If you're unsure of your fitness level, try a short and easy walk first: it's much better to find a walk a little too slow and easy than to make yourself miserable and exhausted. leaders may refuse to accept participants who in their opinion are inadequately equipped or unfit.

Welcome to Up & Down the Peak District – the official blog for anybody interested in walking in the Peak district. Our blog gives you the latest news about our Peak district walking festival, describes wildlife and wildflowers you can see while walking in the Peak district and tells you about walks the bloggers have recently been on. follow our blog and share your walks with us – go to: http://peakdistrictwalkingfestival.wordpress.com/

Why not leave the car at home and come by train or bus

whether you’re a hardened hiker or fair-weather walker, seriously good cyclist or laid-back biker, the Peak district offers plenty of scope to get active.

•for information on train times call national rail enquiries on 08457 48 49 50 or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk •for information on bus/coach services call traveline on 0871 200 22 33 or see http://traveline.info

What you need to know

• Please wear suitable footwear and clothing and have a waterproof as the weather is often unpredictable. Unfortunately, an inadequately equipped person could affect the safety and enjoyment of the whole group, so we reserve the right not to take a person who is not properly equipped • dogs are allowed on some of the walks – see symbols against each walk • some walk leaders are volunteers • remember to bring along any medication you may need during the walk • In poor weather the walk may be

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follow our twitter feed @activepeak modified by the leader, or in extreme conditions it may be cancelled • If a packed lunch is required, look for the symbol on each walk detail. It is always advisable to carry a drink

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• many walks are not suitable for wheelchair or pushchair users however there are some suitable walks - look for the symbol on the walk details

not suitable for children dogs allowed dogs not allowed toilet available en route take a packed lunch & drink Pushchair accessible

• walks will start promptly

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Public transport no parking

• Young walkers 16 and below must be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for them • all those taking part do so at their own risk

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wheelchair accessible


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FriDay 26 aPril

Border Dales Guided Walk 10 miles Moderate Booking essential: Outdoor Scene Adventures 07710 192399 www.outdoorsceneadventures.co.uk Starting point: The T Junction Hulme End SK17 0EX Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 4.30pm A guided walk passing through Beresford Dale, Wolfscote Dale to Alstonefield then Wetton Hills, Ecton Hill and descent to the old Manifold railway for the return. adults £10.00, Over 60s £10.00

10 years+

SaTUrDay 27 aPril

Rock Climbing

Bat Safari Walk 2miles Easy Booking essential: Carsington Water Visitor Centre 01629 540696 [email protected] Starting point: Millfields Car Park, Carsington Water DE6 1ST Grid ref: SK 241 516 Start time: 8.30pm Finish time: 10.15 Join the Rangers at Carsington Water to learn more about bats. Borrow a bat detector and explore the site at dusk in search of the secretive and much-misunderstood bats that make Carsington Water their home. £2.50 per person

The Secrets of Tissington, 500 years of an Estate Guided Tour 1 mile Moderate Booking essential: Tissington Hall 01335 352200 [email protected] Starting point: Old Coach House Tea Rooms, Tissington DE6 1RA Start time: 11.00am Finish time: 1.00pm Sir Richard, owner of the Tissington Estate, will lead a walk of the village that has been in the Fitz Herbert Family for over 500 years. During it, he will take visitors around the various projects on the Estate from the hall, Butchery, Candle Shop and award-winning Tearooms. £10 per person l

A Kinder Experience Guided Walk 8.5 miles Moderate Booking essential: Mountain House Holidays 01433 639368

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www.mountain-house.co.uk/peak-district-walking-festival Starting point: Free parking area at Upper Booth Grid ref: SK 108 847 Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 4.00pm The very best that Kinder has to offer! An ascent of Crowden Brook, crossing the centre to Crowden Head, visiting 5 aircraft wreck sites, Kinder Gates and The Downfall. A lot of rough possibly boggy walking. adults £10.00, Concessions & Children £5.00, Family Ticket £30.00

Climb Beginner Booking essential: Hollowford Centre 01433 620377 www.hollowford.org Starting point: Hollowford Centre Castleton S33 8WB Start time: 1.00pm Finish time: 5.00pm A great opportunity to try rock climbing, a popular outdoor activity. Bring trainers and wear clothing suitable for sporting activities, jeans not advised. adults £30.00, Children £25.00, Family (2+2) £100.00

1st Steps to Map Reading & Navigation NaviGaTioN 4 miles Moderate Booking essential: Peak Navigation Courses 01433 639368 www.mountain-house.co.uk/peak-district-walking-festival Starting point: Foolow Village Green S32 5QR Grid ref: SK 192 768 Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 4.00pm A course for beginners, teaching map reading, navigation techniques and how to use a compass. Will involve time in the class room, walking in fields and short walk on the moors. Please bring a compass. adults £39.00

The Great Ridge Walk 9 miles Moderate Booking essential: Peak Walking Adventures 07870 778585 www.peakwalking.com/Pages/festival.aspx Starting point: Public car park in Hope S33 6RD Grid ref: SK 171 835 Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 4.00pm


Arguably the finest ridge walk in the Peak District. From the village of Hope, we follow low level paths to Castleton, and up onto the ridge of hills including Mam Tor, Hollins Cross, Back Tor and Lose Hill. £15.00 13 years+

Starting point: Millers Dale Station SK17 8SN Grid ref: SK 137 732 Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 4.30pm A walk exploring the history and landscape of the White Peak along the River Wye following good tracks with one short ascent and descent. FrEE

Derwent Edge Guided Walk 10 miles Moderate Booking essential: Outdoor Scene Adventures 01332 514020/ 07710192399 www.outdoorsceneadventures.co.uk Starting point: Fairholmes Visitor Centre S33 0AQ Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 4.30pm We follow alongside the reservoir before a steady climb up to Derwent Edge and more, then a descent via Lost Lad back to the start. adults £14.00, Over 60’s £12.00

Vistas of Carsington Water Walk 6 miles Leisurely Booking essential: Carsington Water Visitor Centre 01629 540696 [email protected] Starting point: Carsington Water Visitor Centre DE6 1ST Grid ref: SK 241 516 Start time: 10.30am Finish time: 4.30pm Enjoy a gentle guided walk around the beautiful Carsington Water and the Derbyshire hills beyond to discover some of the best scenery the area has to offer. FrEE Yes

Foraging Walk Guided Walk 1 mile Moderate Booking essential: Potions Club 01335 372113/07534 793451 [email protected] Starting point: Atlow Moat DE6 1NS Grid ref: SK 226 486 Start time: 10.30am Finish time: 12.30pm A gentle stroll, identifying & gathering wild and garden plants traditionally used for making food, drink, lotions & remedies. FrEE

Slow Train from Millers Dale Guided Walk 4.5 miles Easy Booking essential: Peak District National Park Authority 01629 816211 www.peakdistrict.gov.uk

Woods, Walls & Water Guided Walk 10 miles Strenuous Booking essential: Peak District National Park Authority 01629 816211 www.peakdistrict.gov.uk Starting point: Heatherdene car park S33 0AZ Grid ref: SK 202 859 Start time: 10.30am Finish time: 4.30pm Walk from Ladybower to Win Hill looking at landscape changes and local points of interest. FrEE

SUnDay 28 aPril

Parent & Child Rock Scrambling & Rock-climbing Climb Booking essential: Aspire Adventure Activities 01629 732445 www.aspireadventureactivities.co.uk Starting point: Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath DE4 3NR Start time: 9.30am Finish time: 4.00pm A fun activity for all ages; climbing cliffs, weasling, bouldering, abseiling and much more. Great to develop self-confidence and team-work. £50.00 for 1 parent & 1 child (£20.00 for each extra child)

Right Way in a Day - Navigation NaviGaTioN Moderate Booking essential: Peak Mountaineering 01433 620283 [email protected] Starting point: A57 by Ladybower Reservoir Grid ref: SK 19216 86330 Start time: 9.00am Finish time: 4.30pm A one day navigation course looking at all the key skills to get you navigating off the beaten track confidently and competently. £45.00 per person


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Walk to Water

MOnDay 29 aPril

Aircraft Wrecks – The Big Ones! Guided Walk 12 miles Moderate Booking essential: Mountain House Holidays 01433 639368 www.mountain-house.co.uk/peak-district-walking-festival Starting point: Free parking area at Birchin Clough car park. Grid ref: SK109 915 Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 5.00pm A long but moderate circular walk visiting extensive wreckage of a Superfortress and B24 Liberator. Returning via the crash site of 2 Sabre F86 jets. adults £10.00, Concessions & Children £5.00, Family Ticket £30.00 10 years+

Alstonefield & Dovedale Guided Walk 10 miles Moderate Booking essential: Outdoor Scene Adventures 01332 514020/ 07710192399 www.outdoorsceneadventures.co.uk Starting point: Dovedale Car Park DE6 2AY Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 4.30pm We follow footpaths to Ilam Hall passing boil holes, over to Alstonefield and descend into Alstonefield; on the return we pass the caves and rock formations. adult £12.00, Over 60s £10.00

Guided Walk 3 miles Beginner Booking essential: Leek Tourist Information Centre 01538 483741 [email protected] Starting point: Brough Park Leisure Centre overflow car park ST13 6AT Start time: 11am Finish time: 12.30pm Short leisurely walk to Tittesworth Water Dam Head and along paths to the Visitor Centre. Return transport is provided. FrEE Staffordshire Moorlands

MOnDay 29 - TUESDay 30 aPril

NNAS Bronze Level Navigation Course (2 days) NaviGaTioN Strenuous & Technical Booking essential: Peak Mountaineering 01433 620283 [email protected] Starting point: Hathersage S32 1BB Start time: 9am Finish time: 4.30pm A 2 day navigation course for anyone new to navigation and those who wish to improve their basic skills. £120.00 per person

TUESDay 30 aPril

Three Dales Derwent Valley Heritage Way; Ladybower-Baslow section Walk 13 miles Leisurely Booking essential: Peak Walking Adventures 07870 778585 www.peakwalking.com/Pages/festival.aspx Starting point: Heatherdene car park, Bamford S33 0AZ Grid ref: SK 202 860 Start time: 9.30am Finish time: 5.30pm An opportunity to walk the long distance Derwent Valley Heritage Way over 4 days. Alternatively book for a single day to do just one section of it. Today is the Ladybower Reservoir to Baslow section passing through scenic countryside. £15.00 13 years+

Guided Walk 10 miles Moderate Booking essential: Outdoor Scene Adventures 01332 514020/ 07710192399 www.outdoorsceneadventures.co.uk Starting point: Friden Car Park SK17 0DY Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 4.30pm Bradford, Gratton and Long are the 3 Dales visited on this lovely walk beginning with a gentle farmland walk to Middleton. adults £12.00, Over 60’s £10.00

Derwent Valley Heritage Way; Baslow – Matlock Section Guided Walk 10.5 miles Leisurely Booking essential: Peak Walking Adventures 07870 778585 www.peakwalking.com/Pages/festival.aspx Starting point: Baslow Goose Green DE45 1SR

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Grid ref: SK 258 722 Start time: 10.30am Finish time: 5.30pm An opportunity to walk the long distance Derwent Valley Heritage Way over 4 days. Alternatively book for a single day to do just one section of it. Today is the Baslow Matlock section passing through beautiful Chatsworth Park. £15.00 13 years+

Women’s Only Rock-climbing & Abseiling Climb Booking essential: Aspire Adventure Activities 01629 732445 Aspireadventureactivities.co.uk Starting point: Peak District Mining Museum DE4 3NR Start time: 10am Finish time: 3.30pm Let our leader’s enthusiasm and experience for climbing give you a memorable, exciting and fulfilling time as the craft of climbing and abseiling are activities to really get the adrenaline going! £40.00 per person

Photo Walk from Surprise View PHoTo Walk 2 miles Leisurely Booking essential: Derby City Photographic Club [email protected] Starting point: Public Car Park at Surprise View Grid ref: SK 250 801 Start time: 2.00pm Finish time: 5.00pm A walk from Surprise View along rugged paths to Oxhay Wood taking in views over Hathersage, Castleton then into the old quarry workings with ponds, mill stones and vast forest of Silver Birch. FrEE

Walk the White Edge Guided Walk 7 miles Leisurely Booking essential: Derbyshire Dales District Council 01629 761225 [email protected] Starting point: Curbar Gap S32 3YR Grid ref: SK 261 747 Start time: 10.30am Finish time: 2.30pm Spectacular walk along the gritstone edges from Curbar Gap up on to White Edge, returning via Froggatt Edge and Curbar Edge. FrEE

WEDnESDay 1 May

Bacon Butties at Rock Hall! Guided Walk 7.5 miles Moderate Booking essential: Mountain House Holidays 01433 639368 www.mountain-house.co.uk/peak-district-walking-festival Starting point: Car Park at Gradbach SK17 0SU Grid ref: SJ 998 662 Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 4.00pm A circular walk from Gradbach via Lud’s Church to The Roaches where a lunch and drinks will be provided (toilets too). Some awkward paths and steep ground, though at a leisurely pace. adults £18.00, Children £13.00 10 years+

Chatsworth Estate Guided Walk 10 miles Booking essential: Outdoor Scene Adventures 01332 514020/ 07710192399 www.outdoorsceneadventures.co.uk Starting point: Chatsworth House main car park DE45 1PP Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 4.30pm We follow bridleways and footpaths through woodland and open moor, to the Emperor Lake and Hunting Tower. adults £12.00, Over 60s £10.00

Derwent Valley Heritage Way; Matlock – Ambergate section Walk 9.5 miles Leisurely Booking essential: Peak Walking Adventures 07870 778585 www.peakwalking.com/Pages/festival.aspx Starting point: Outside Matlock railway station DE4 3NA Grid ref: SK 297 602 Start time: 9.30am Finish time: 5.30pm An opportunity to walk the long distance Derwent Valley Heritage Way over 4 days. Alternatively book for a single day to do just one section of it. Today passes over High Tor and mills of the Derwent Valley World Heritage site. £15.00 13 years+

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Sally and the Chocolate Factory!

Town fed its workers, paupers and the better off. Step inside a medieval deer park then stroll around Belper before finishing at the award-winning Fresh Basil Deli and Eatery to try Derbyshire-made cheese.

FRIDAy 12 APRIL GUIDED WALK 3 miles Moderate Booking: Sally Mosley Guided Walks tel: 01629 814108 or 07989 622692 Website: sallymosley.co.uk Email: [email protected] Starting & end point: Castleton Visitor Centre pay & display car park Start time: 1pm Finish time: 4.30pm A stunning walk from picturesque Castleton to the secret Cocoadance chocolate factory for a talk & tasters, followed by an amble up the ‘earthquake movie’ road. Return to the village on a high of chocolate happiness with this ‘Golden Ticket’ opportunity! Adult/Children: £12.50 (includes talk, tasters) Booking essential as limited to 12 places

Flavours of the Dales MONDAy 23 APRIL GUIDED WALK Very gentle amble through the historic heart of Buxton Booking: DiscoverBuxton tel: 01298 79648 Email: [email protected] or Buxton Tourist Information Centre 01298 25106. Starting & end point: Secret Rendezvous revealed only on booking Start time: 2pm Finish time: 5pm Walk, talk and nosh your way around this architectural gem of a town on a tour lasting three hours which includes beer sampling from Buxton Brewery, cheese chomping, delightful chocolate treats and the quintessentially British experience of afternoon tea. Adult: £25 (includes afternoon tea and all drink and food sampling)

The Tipple Trail SATuRDAy 27 APRIL GUIDED WALK 5.5 miles Moderate Booking: Sally Mosley Guided Walks tel: 01629 814108 or 07989 622692 Website: sallymosley.co.uk Email: [email protected] Starting & end point: Chatsworth House car park (charge applicable)

Limestone Quarries – Past & Present Walk 6 miles Moderate Booking essential: Hope Cement Works 01629 814167 [email protected] Starting point: Hope Cement Works Reception S33 6RP Grid ref: SK 16510 82699 Start time: 10.30am Finish time: 3.30pm A walk taking in the industrial site, working limestone quarry and continuing through the old mineral workings. FrEE Hope

Adult: £3 (includes tea/coffee and taster session) Child: £1.50

Edges and Ice Cream Walk SATuRDAy 18 MAy

Start time: 10am Finish time: 4pm A fabulous walk through Chatsworth Park, packed with snippets of local knowledge, culminating in a visit to the secluded Peak Ale Brewery for tasters and a talk with a complimentary bottle of Real Ale to take away and savour. Adult: £15 (includes talk, tasters and complimentary bottle of Ale) Booking essential as limited to 12 places

The Bakewell Taste Trail WEDNESDAy 1 MAy GUIDED WALK 1.5 miles Easy Booking: Sally Mosley Guided Walks tel: 01629 814108 or 07989 622692 Website: sallymosley.co.uk Email: [email protected] Starting & end point: Bakewell Visitor Centre Start time: 10am Finish time: 1pm A guided town tour packed with snippets of local knowledge with tasters along the way. Savour the flavour of local produce from the butcher, baker and chocolate maker including Bakewell Pudding and a tot of whisky from The Wee Dram! Adult: £10 (includes tasters) Booking essential as limited to 20 places

A Taste of World Heritage SuNDAy 12 MAy GUIDED WALK 1.5 miles Easy Booking: tel: 01629 536830 Email: [email protected] Starting & end point: Market Place, Belper Start time: 2pm Finish time: 4pm Discover how the world’s first Cotton Mill

Macclesfield Forest

GUIDED WALK 10 ½ miles. Moderate Booking: Cath Lee, Peak Walking Adventures. tel: 07870 778585 On-line booking: www. peakwalking.com/Pages/festival.aspx Email [email protected] Starting & end point: Cintra’s Tea Rooms in Hathersage Start time: 9:30am Finish time: Approx 4:30pm

Cement Works

Guided Walk 10 miles Moderate Booking essential: Outdoor Scene Adventures 01332 514020/ 07710192399 www.outdoorsceneadventures.co.uk Starting point: Car park next to Clough House Farm Grid ref: SK11 0BD Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 4.30pm Visiting the Chapel in the Forest, Tegg’s Nose Country Park and both Tegg’s Nose & Bottoms reservoirs finishing with a final climb to Shutlingsloe. adults £14.00, Over 60s £12.00

Walk Tideswell Dale

Start with a coffee or even breakfast at Cintra’s and order sandwiches of locally sourced produce for your packed lunch. We then enjoy an exhilarating walk along some of the famous gritstone edges of the Dark Peak with an afternoon stop at Hope Valley Ice cream. £20 (includes a double scoop ice cream)

Tideswell School of Food White Peak Walk

Guided Walk 6 miles Moderate Booking essential: Derbyshire Dales District Council 01629 761225 [email protected] Starting point: Tideswell Dale car park Grid ref: SK 154 742 Start time: 10.30am Finish time: 2.30pm We will follow the river Wye through Millers Dale to Cressbrook Mill and Monsal Trail then up on the Limestone Way before our return. FrEE 10 years+

ThUrSDay 2 May

Introduction to Moorland Navigation

SuNDAy 19 MAy GUIDED WALK 10 Miles. Moderate Booking: Cath Lee, Peak Walking Adventures. tel: 07870 778585 On-line booking: www. peakwalking.com/Pages/festival.aspx Email: [email protected] Starting & end point: Car park at Monsal Head Start time: 9:30am Finish time: Approx 5pm A guided walk over the hills and through the dales of the beautiful White Peak with a lunchtime stop at the Tideswell School of Food for a tour of the vegetable garden, a cookery demonstration, then freshly prepared soup and a roll for your lunch.

NaviGaTioN 8.5 miles Moderate Booking essential: Peak Navigation Courses 01433 639368 www.mountain-house.co.uk/peak-district-walking-festival Starting point: Foolow Village Green S32 5QR Grid ref: SK 192 768 Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 4.30pm Suitable for “fit” beginners or those with some hill walking experience wanting to learn navigation across open moorland. Spent approx. 1.5 hours in class before 8 mile walk learning practical skills. adults £39.00

Derwent Valley Heritage Way; Ambergate – Derby section Walk 11.5 miles Leisurely Booking essential: Peak Walking Adventures 07870 778585 www.peakwalking.com/Pages/festival.aspx Starting point: Outside Ambergate railway station DE56 2EN Grid ref: SK 349 516 Start time: 9.30am Finish time: 5.30pm An opportunity to walk the long distance Derwent Valley Heritage Way over 4 days. Alternatively book for a single day to do just one section of it. Today passes through pretty countryside. £15.00 13 years+

FriDay 3 May

Photo Walk at Longshaw PHoTo Walk 2 miles Leisurely Booking essential: Derby City Photographic Club [email protected] Starting point: National Trust car park, Longshaw S11 7TZ Grid ref: SK 267 802 Start time: 1.30pm Finish time: 4.00pm A photo walk through the Longshaw Estate with spectacular views of Higger Tor and Burbage Edge. Please bring a camera (not camera/phone). FrEE 10 years+

£25 (includes lunch at the Tideswell School of Food)

Tastes of the Peak Trails are part of the Extending the Season project supported through LEADER in the Peak District Rural Action Zone, part of RDPE, which is jointly funded by Defra and the European Union.

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Delights of the upper Derwent Guided Walk 8 miles Moderate Booking essential: Mountain House Holidays 01433 639368 www.mountain-house.co.uk/peak-district-walking-festival Starting point: Kings Tree, end of road above Derwent & Howden Reservoirs Grid ref: SK 168 939 Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 4.00pm A moorland walk of 8 miles, some off path and rough going. Visiting a packhorse bridge, wells, rock formations, aircraft wrecks and shooting cabins. Some short steep sections, walking poles an advantage. adult £10.00, Children £5.00 Family ticket £30.00 10 years+

Wye Dale Guided Walk 10 miles Moderate Booking essential: Outdoor Scene Adventures 01332 514020/ 07710192399 www.outdoorsceneadventures.co.uk Starting point: Wye Dale car park SK17 9TE Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 4.30pm Following part of the old railway then footpaths to Flag Dale to Monsal Station and return via Wye Dale adults £12.00 Over 60s £10.00

Vistas of Carsington Water Walk 6 miles Leisurely Booking essential: Carsington Water Visitor Centre 01629 540696 [email protected] Starting point: Carsington Water Visitor Centre DE6 1ST Grid ref: SK 241 516 Start time: 10.30am Finish time: 4.30pm Enjoy a gentle guided walk around the beautiful Carsington Water and the Derbyshire hills beyond to discover some of the best scenery the area has to offer. FrEE

Starting point: Bakewell Riverside Car Park DE45 1DU Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 5.30pm A 3 day walk through the best of the Peak District on the newly formed White to Dark Way, designed by Country Walking Magazine to celebrate their 25th birthday. Starting in Bakewell and ending in Hope. Transport can be organised. Contact Mick for more details. £60 (Concessions £55)

SaTUrDay 4 – SUnDay 5 May

Adult Lead Climbing Course (2 day) ClimbiNG Moderate/Technical Booking essential: Peak Mountaineering 01433 620283 [email protected] Starting point: Hathersage S32 1BB Start time: 9.00am Finish time: 5.00pm A course for anyone that has outdoor climbing experience and now wants to learn the skills required to lead climb. £170 per person

SaTUrDay 4 May

A Kinder Experience Guided Walk 8.5 miles Moderate Booking essential: Mountain House Holidays 01433 639368 www.mountain-house.co.uk/peak-district-walking-festival Starting point: Free parking area at Upper Booth Grid ref: SK 108 847 Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 4.00pm The very best that Kinder has to offer! An ascent of Crowden Brook, crossing the centre to Crowden Head, visiting 5 aircraft wreck sites, Kinder Gates and The Downfall. A lot of rough possibly boggy walking. adults £10.00, Children £5.00 Family Ticket £30.00 10 years+

SaTUrDay 4 – MOnDay 6 May

White to Dark Weekend Walk (3 days) Guided Walk 27 miles Moderate Booking essential: Outdoor Scene Adventures 01332 514020/ 07710192399 www.outdoorsceneadventures.co.uk

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Bushcraft buSHCraFT Beginner Booking essential: Hollowford Centre 01433 620377 [email protected] Starting point: Hollowford Centre S33 8WB Start time: 1.00pm Finish time: 5.00pm Learn to survive in the great outdoors. Try the art of fire lighting using natural materials. Build a shelter. Enjoy a


cup of hot chocolate around the camp fire! adults £30, Child £25, Family £100

Ridges & Hills of the White Peak Walk 11 miles Strenuous Booking essential: Peak Walking Adventures 07870 778585 www.peakwalking.com/Pages/festival.aspx Starting point: Longnor Market Place SK17 0NT Grid ref: SK 089 649 Start time: 9.30am Finish time: 5.30pm A strenuous walk to explore the stunning limestone hills of The White Peak with their sharply pointed summits and almost knife edge ridges. Hills include Chrome Hill, Parkhouse Hill, Hitter Hill and High Wheeldon. £15.00 13 years+

Starting point: Castleton Grid ref: SK15026 82946 Start time: 8.00pm Finish time: 11.00pm The best way to walk one of the Peak District National Park’s most famous landmarks - at night! Don’t forget a torch and spare batteries. £15.00 adult, £7.50 Child, £40 Family of 4

Introductory Climbing Day ClimbiNG Moderate Booking essential: Peak Mountaineering 01433 620283 [email protected] Starting point: Hathersage S32 1BB Start time: 9.00am Finish time: 4.30pm If you’ve never tried climbing before here’s your chance to try some of the best quality climbing on the planet in the hands of one of our expert instructors. £65 per person

Coral Reefs, Caves & Cream Teas Guided Walk 4 miles Moderate Booking essential: Wheeldon Trees Farm 01298 83219/07785 547819 [email protected] Starting point: Wheeldon Trees Farm SK17 0AA Start time: 1.30pm Finish time: 4.00pm Moderate 4 mile walk, includes 2 steep hills, taking in the beauty of High Wheeldon together with the charming Peak District villages of Crowdecote and Earl Sterndale. FrEE (Donation £5 for Cream Tea) 10 years+


The Great Ridge at Night

Edale Skyline Day Walk Guided Walk 18 miles Strenuous Booking essential: Large Outdoors Ltd www.largeoutdoors.com/pdwf Starting point: Penny Pot Café, Edale Train Station S33 7ZN Start time: 9.00am Finish time: 5.00pm During the day we will climb up Grindsbrook Clough and onto the Kinder Plateau before following the ridge around the entire Edale Valley. Please bring a torch. £10

Peveril Castle Day Walk Guided Walk 7 miles Leisurely Booking essential: Large Outdoors Ltd www.largeoutdoors.com/pdwf Starting point: Castleton Visitor Centre S33 8WP Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 5.00pm Part of a walk series which include a visit to a local English Heritage property, today we explore the Limestone Way before a tour of Peveril Castle. £15 (includes entrance to the Castle) English heritage members £10

Guided Walk Booking essential: Peak Mountaineering 01433 620283 [email protected]


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Hills around Dovedale

SUnDay 5 May

Spring Lambs at Grin Low Guided Walk 1 mile Leisurely Booking essential: Call Derbyshire 08456 058 058 Starting point: Grin Low Country Park SK17 6UJ Grid ref: SK 049 720 Start time: 10.30am Finish time: 12.30pm Meet our tenant farmer who will show us this year’s lambs & calves. If you are noisy, you might get to sit in a tractor! If you are quiet and gentle, you can hug a lamb as well! FrEE Please phone ranger to arrange

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Rock Scrambling on Kinder Scout SCaNbliNG 8.5 miles Strenuous Booking essential: Mountain House Holidays 01433 639368 www.mountain-house.co.uk/peak-district-walking-festival Starting point: Free parking area at Upper Booth Grid ref: SK 108 847 Start time: 9.30am Finish time: 4.30pm Two scrambles on Kinder Scout and visiting three aircraft wreck sites. adults £20.00, Children £20.00 10 years+

Parent & Child Rock scrambling & Rock-climbing Climb Booking essential: Aspire Adventure Activities 01629 732445 www.aspireadventureactivities.co.uk Starting point: Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath DE4 3NR Start time: 9.30am Finish time: 4.00pm A fun activity for all ages; climbing cliffs, weasling, bouldering, abseiling and much more. Great to develop self-confidence and team-work. £50.00 for 1 parent & 1 child (£20.00 for each extra child)

Walk 9 miles Moderate Booking essential: Peak Walking Adventures 07870 778585 www.peakwalking.com/Pages/festival.aspx Starting point: Public car park at southern end Dovedale Nearest: DE6 2AY Grid ref: K 146 509 Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 4.30pm A walk away from the main tourist trail in the bottom of Dovedale to explore the stunning limestone hills, woodland and meadows surrounding the dale. £15.00 13 years+

Birdwatching for Beginners Walk 1.5 miles Easy Access Booking essential: Carsington Water Visitor Centre 01629 540696 [email protected] Starting point: Carsington Water Visitor Centre DE6 1ST Grid ref: SK 241 516 Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 12noon Bring your binoculars/telescope, note books and field guides and join a volunteer ranger for a leisurely walk to learn more about birdwatching and the many birds that make Carsington Water their home. FrEE

Caving CaviNG Booking essential: Hollowford Centre 01433 620377 [email protected] Starting point: Hollowford Centre S33 8WB Start time: 1.00pm Finish time: 5.00pm An opportunity not to be missed! A beginner cave trip to explore this unique and exciting environment. No jeans. adults £30, Child £25, Family £100

Bluebell Bonanza Guided Walk 4 miles Leisurely Booking essential: Peak District National Park Authority 01629 816211 www.peakdistrict.gov.uk Starting point: Grindleford Railway Station S32 2JA Grid ref: SK 250 788 Start time: 11.00am Finish time: 2.30pm Walk taking in the spectacle of the magnificent bluebell woods near Grindleford. Gentle walk on paths and tracks. FrEE 10 years+

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Dam Builders & Dam Busters

Lathkill Dale from Monyash

Guided Walk 4 miles Easy Access Booking essential: Peak District National Park Authority 01629 816211 www.peakdistrict.gov.uk Starting point: Fairholmes Visitor Centre S33 0AQ Grid ref: SK 172 893 Start time: 10.30am Finish time: 4.30pm Walk to discover the fascinating history of Tin Town on the beautiful shore of Derwent Reservoir and the role of the valley in the famous Dambuster raid. FrEE

Guided Walk 11.5 miles Moderate Booking essential: Large Outdoors Ltd www.largeoutdoors.com/pdwf Starting point: Monyash car park DE45 1JJ Start time: 11.00am Finish time: 5.00pm Follow the Limestone Way to Cales Dale and on to Middleton for lunch stop then pass through Youlgrave and Alport, Over Haddon back to our start. £10

Alport Castles & Derwent Dams Guided Walk 7.5 miles Leisurely Booking essential: Large Outdoors Ltd www.largeoutdoors.com/pdwf Starting point: Fairholmes Car Park S33 0AQ Start time: 11.00am Finish time: 4.00pm Climb the wooded slopes of the Derwent Valley to the spectacular cliffs and pinnacles of Alport Castles! £10

Beginners Caving Day CaviNG Easy Booking essential: Large Outdoors Ltd www.largeoutdoors.com/pdwf Starting point: Woodbine Café, Hope S33 6RD Start time: 9.00am Finish time: 4.00pm Enter a whole new world! This full day is ideally suited to the complete beginner who would like to have a go at caving. £55

Beginners Abseil Climb Beginner Booking essential: Large Outdoors Ltd www.largeoutdoors.com/pdwf Starting point: Tegg’s Nose Country Park, Macclesfield SK11 0AP Start time: 9.00am (30 minute slots) Finish time: 5.00pm Eleanor Roosevelt once quoted, “Do one thing every day that scares you”, so why not start today? £12 8 years+

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MOnDay 6 May

Dales & Trails of the White Peak Walk 12 miles Moderate Booking essential: Peak Walking Adventures 07870 778585 www.peakwalking.com/Pages/festival.aspx Starting point: Outside Charles Cotton Hotel, Hartington SK17 0AL Grid ref: SK 128 604 Start time: 9.30am Finish time: 4.30pm A walk through the deep limestone dales of Beresford Dale, Wolfscote Dale and Biggin Dale, then along the Tissington Trail before heading back to Hartington on pretty countryside paths and lanes. £15.00 13 years+

Aircraft Wrecks – The Big Ones! Guided Walk 12 miles Moderate Booking essential: Mountain House Holidays 01433 639368 www.mountain-house.co.uk/peak-district-walking-festival Starting point: Free parking area at Birchin Clough car park Grid ref: SK 109 915 Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 5.00pm A long but moderate circular walk visiting extensive wreckage of a Superfortress and B24 Liberator. Returning via the crash site of 2 Sabre F86 jets. adults £10.00, Children £5.00, Family Ticket £30.00 10 years+

describe abseiling down the impressive Millers Dale Viaduct! £25 adults, £15 under 18s 10 years+

Right Way in a Day - Navigation NaviGaTioN Moderate Booking essential: Peak Mountaineering 01433 620283 [email protected] Starting point: A57 by Ladybower Reservoir Grid ref: SK 19216 86330 Start time: 9.00am Finish time: 4.30pm A one day navigation course looking at all the key skills to get you navigating off the beaten track confidently and competently. £45.00 per person

Adventure Day – Caving & Rock Climbing adveNTure Booking essential: Hollowford Centre 01433 620377 [email protected] Starting point: Hollowford Centre S33 8WB Start time: 9.00am Finish time: 5.00pm A combined day of caving & rock climbing, exploring the unique local environment above and below ground! No jeans. adults £40, Child £30, Family £120

Real Ale Pubs of the Goyt Valley Guided Walk 7 mile Leisurely Booking essential: Large Outdoors Ltd www.largeoutdoors.com/pdwf Starting point: Whaley Bridge Train Station SK23 7AA Start time: 11.00am Finish time: 4.00pm A great day walk enjoying a gentle 7 mile walk with plenty of pub stops and chance to sample some great local ales. £10

Abseil Millers Dale Viaduct abSeil Booking essential: Aspire Adventure Activities 01629 732445 Aspireadventureactivities.co.uk Starting point: Millers Dale car park Grid ref: 138 734 Start time: 9.30am Finish time: 12noon Thrilling, challenging, exciting - that’s the only way to


Combs Edge & Fernilee Reservoir Day Walk

Starting point: Parking by Beehive Inn, Combs SK23 9UT Start time: 11.00am Finish time: 4.00pm Combs Edge is a series of dramatic crags above the village of Combs commanding views over the Goyt Valley and Cheshire Plain. £10

Bolsover Castle Day Walk Guided Walk 5 miles Leisurely Booking essential: Large Outdoors Ltd www.largeoutdoors.com/pdwf Starting point: Bolsover Castle Visitor Cafe S44 6PR Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 5.00pm Part of a walk series which include a visit to a local English Heritage property, today we explore the local area before a tour of Bolsover Castle. £18 (includes entrance to the Castle) English heritage members £10

TUESDay 7 May

6 Dales Guided Walk 10 miles Moderate Booking essential: Outdoor Scene Adventures 01332 514020/ 07710192399 www.outdoorsceneadventures.co.uk Starting point: Wye Dale car park SK17 9TE Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 4.30pm Walking part of the old railway in Wye Dale to join the Pennine Bridleway then Flag Dale, Peter Dales and more… adult £14, Concession £12

Countryside Walk at Haddon Hall Guided Walk 2 miles moderate Booking essential: Haddon Estate 01629 810912 [email protected] Starting point: Haddon Hall car park DE45 1LA Start time: 10.30am Finish time: 1.00pm A stroll through the organic parkland on the Haddon Estate, an area not normally accessible to the public. FrEE

Guided Walk 11 mile Moderate Booking essential: Large Outdoors Ltd www.largeoutdoors.com/pdwf


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NNAS Silver Level Navigation Course (2 days) NaviGaTioN Strenuous & Technical Booking essential: Peak Mountaineering 01433 620283 [email protected] Starting point: Hathersage S32 1BB Start time: 9.00am Finish time: 4.30pm A 2 day navigation course for anyone with some navigational experience or those who have completed the NNAS Bronze Level Award. Compass needed. £120.00 per person

WEDnESDay 8 May

Bacon Butties at Rock Hall! Guided Walk 7.5 miles Moderate Booking essential: Mountain House Holidays 01433 639368 www.mountain-house.co.uk/peak-district-walking-festival Starting point: Car Park at Gradbach SK17 0SU Grid ref: SJ 998 662 Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 4.00pm A circular walk from Gradbach via Lud’s Church to The Roaches where a lunch and drinks will be provided (toilets too). Some awkward paths and steep ground, though at a leisurely pace. adults £18.00, Children £13.00 10 years+

Kinder Scout Southern Edge Guided Walk 10 miles Strenuous Booking essential: Outdoor Scene Adventures 01332 514020/ 07710192399 www.outdoorsceneadventures.co.uk Starting point: Edale car park S33 7ZA Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 4.30pm Follow the old Pennine Way route to Grindsbrook passing Ringing Roger and more… adult £15, Over 60 £13

Hartingtons School of Food – Food Foraging & Cookery Experience Walk & Cook 3 miles Easy Booking essential: Hartingtons School of Food 01629 888586 www.hartingtons.com

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Starting point: Rutland Mill, Bakewell DE45 1AQ Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 4.00pm Unique opportunity to join our foraging expert for wild food along the Monsal Trail. You will then be shown how to use the foraged food to create your own wild food dishes. £95 per person

Night Walk onto Kinder Scout Guided Walk Moderate Booking essential: Outdoor Scene Adventures 01332 514020/ 07710192399 www.outdoorsceneadventures.co.uk Starting point: Edale car park S33 7ZA Start time: 11.00pm Finish time: 2.30am Climb to the plateau via Ringing Roger and back via Madwoman’s Stone, experience total darkness... Bring a good torch, preferably head torch. adult £15, Over 60 £13

Hill Walk in the Cheshire Peak District Guided Walk 12 miles Strenuous Booking essential: Bollington Walking Festival 07826704930 [email protected] Starting point: Jackson Lane, Kerridge, Bollington SK10 5BE Grid ref: SJ 935 772 Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 4.00pm Across the Dean Valley to the tiny hamlet of Forest Chapel then through Macclesfield Forest to Keggs Nose and Kerridge. FrEE 10 years+

Limestone Quarries – Past & Present Walk 6 miles Moderate Booking essential: Hope Cement Works 01629 814167 [email protected] Starting point: Hope Cement Works Reception S33 6RP Grid ref: SK 16510 82699 Start time: 10.30am Finish time: 3.30pm A walk taking in the industrial site, working limestone quarry and continuing through the old mineral workings. FrEE Hope


Cement Works

The Lumsdale Valley Guided Walk 6.5 miles Moderate Booking essential: Derbyshire Dales District Council 01629 761225 [email protected] Starting point: Upper Lumsdale DE4 5NA Start time: 10.30am Finish time: 2.30pm Walkers will go through the village of Tansley and up towards the Riber returning via picturesque waterfalls, mill ponds etc. The Arkwright Society will provide a short talk on the archaeological history of the valley. FrEE

ThUrSDay 9 May

Adult Introductory Mountain Bike Skills bike 9 miles Moderate/Technical Booking essential: Peak Mountaineering 01433 620283 [email protected] Starting point: Woodbine Café, Hope S33 6RD Start time: 9.00am Finish time: 4.30pm A day of essential skills for those new to off road riding – all delivered in a supportive, fun and friendly environment. Suitable bike and helmet needed (can be hired) £65.00 per person

1st Steps to Map Reading & Navigation NaviGaTioN 4miles Moderate Booking essential: Peak Navigation Courses 01433 639368 www.mountain-house.co.uk/peak-district-walking-festival Starting point: Foolow Village Green S32 5QR Grid ref: SK 192 768 Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 4.00pm A course for beginners, teaching map reading, navigation techniques and how to use a compass. Will involve time in the class room, walking in fields and short walk on the moors. Please bring a compass. adults £39.00

Aircraft Wrecks on Bleaklow Guided Walk 8 miles Moderate Booking essential: Outdoor Scene Adventures 01332 514020/ 07710192399 www.outdoorsceneadventures.co.uk Starting point: Glossop Market Place car park SK13 8HT

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Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 3.30pm From the Doctor’s Gate its open country to the 3 wreck sites, a Skytrain, a Lancaster and the biggest one the Superfortress “Over Exposed”. adult £14, Over 60 £12

Four Gritstone Edges Walk 10 miles Moderate Booking essential: Peak Walking Adventures 07870 778585 www.peakwalking.com/Pages/festival.aspx Starting point: Baslow Goose Green DE45 1SR Grid ref: SK 258 722 Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 4.30pm A walk to discover four of the best gritstone edges of the Dark Park. Our route takes us along White Edge, Froggatt Edge, Curbar Edge and finally Baslow Edge. Stunning views throughout. £15.00 13 years+

ThUrSDay 9 TO FriDay 10 May

Adult Intermediate Mountain Bike Skills (2 days) bike 15 miles daily Moderate Booking essential: Peak Mountaineering 01433 620283 [email protected] Starting point: Woodbine Café, Hope S33 6RD Start time: 9.00am Finish time: 4.30pm Progressive skills course for mountain bikers who wish to take their riding to the next level! Suitable bike and helmet needed (can be hired) £120.00 per person

FriDay 10 – SUnDay 12 May

Bretton Walking Weekend Guided Walk Various Moderate Booking essential: Large Outdoors Ltd www.largeoutdoors.com/pdwf Starting point: Bretton YHA nr Eyam S32 5QD Start time: 5.00pm Friday Finish time: v4.00pm Sunday Our social outdoor activity weekend could be just what you’re looking for! We’ll be offering 2 day walks; cost includes 2 nights’ accommodation, breakfasts and Saturday evening meal. £89


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FriDay 10 May

A Kinder Experience Guided Walk 8.5 miles Moderate Booking essential: Mountain House Holidays 01433 639368 www.mountain-house.co.uk/peak-district-walking-festival Starting point: Free parking area at Upper Booth Grid ref: SK 108 847 Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 4.00pm The very best that Kinder has to offer! An ascent of Crowden Brook, crossing the centre to Crowden Head, visiting 5 aircraft wreck sites, Kinder Gates and The Downfall. A lot of rough possibly boggy walking. adults £10.00, Children £5.00 Family Ticket £30.00 10 years+

Around Ladybower Guided Walk 15 miles Moderate Booking essential: Outdoor Scene Adventures 01332 514020/ 07710192399 www.outdoorsceneadventures.co.uk Starting point: Fairholmes Visitor Centre S33 0AQ Start time: 9.00am Finish time: 5.30pm Pass the sunken site of Derwent village, climb Hagg Side and descend Bellhag Tor! adult £16, Over 60 £14

Introductory Climbing Day ClimbiNG Moderate Booking essential: Peak Mountaineering 01433 620283 [email protected] Starting point: Hathersage S32 1BB Start time: 9.00am Finish time: 4.30pm If you’ve never tried climbing before here’s your chance to try some of the best quality climbing on the planet in the hands of one of our expert instructors. £65 per person

SaTUrDay 11 May

Rock Scrambling on Kinder Scout

Grid ref: SK 108 847 Start time: 9.300am Finish time: 4.30pm Two scrambles on Kinder Scout and visiting three aircraft wreck sites. adults £20.00, Children £20.00 10 years+

Silly Dale Guided Walk 10 miles Moderate Booking essential: Outdoor Scene Adventures 01332 514020/ 07710192399 www.outdoorsceneadventures.co.uk Starting point: Monsal Head car park DE45 1NL Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 4.30pm Descend to the viaduct, through Headstone Tunnel to Silly Dale then Water-cum-Jolly and the railway viaduct! adult £12, Over 60 £10

The White Peak Challenge Walk Walk 25 miles Challenging Booking essential: Peak Walking Adventures 07870 778585 www.peakwalking.com/Pages/festival.aspx Starting point: Agricultural Centre, Bakewell DE45 1AH Grid ref: SK 221 684 Start time: 7.30am Finish time: 6.30pm For those who like a challenge! A classic walk of 25 miles over the hills and through the dales of the beautiful White Peak £20.00


SCrambliNG 8.5 miles Strenuous Booking essential: Mountain House Holidays 01433 639368 www.mountain-house.co.uk/peak-district-walking-festival Starting point: Free parking area at Upper Booth

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Adventure Day – Caving & Rock Climbing adveNTure Booking essential: Hollowford Centre 01433 620377 [email protected] Starting point: Hollowford Centre S33 8WB Start time: 9.00am Finish time: 5.00pm A combined day of caving & rock climbing, exploring the unique local environment above and below ground! No jeans. adults £40, Child £30, Family £120

Reservoir Circular Guided Walk 6 miles Leisurely Booking essential: Peak District National Park Authority 01629 816211 www.peakdistrict.gov.uk Starting point: Bowden Bridge car park SK22 2LE Grid ref: SK 048 869 Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 4.30pm Walk around Kinder Reservoir, on the fringes of Kinder Scout, with some short steep ascents. FrEE

Classic Climbs of the Peak District ClimbiNG Moderate Booking essential: Peak Mountaineering 01433 620283 [email protected] Starting point: Hathersage S32 1BB Start time: 9.30am Finish time: 4.00pm Here’s your chance to be guided around some of the best climbing routes in the area – a unique tour that should be compulsory for all climbers! £65 per person

Eyam Moor & Eyam Plague Village Guided Walk 9 miles Moderate Booking essential: Large Outdoors Ltd www.largeoutdoors.com/pdwf Starting point: Eyam Museum, Eyam S32 5QP Start time: 11.00am Finish time: 4.00pm We explore this historic village and the surrounding countryside. £10

SUnDay 12 May

Aircraft Wrecks – The Big Ones! Guided Walk 12 miles Moderate Booking essential: Mountain House Holidays 01433 639368 www.mountain-house.co.uk/peak-district-walking-festival Starting point: Free parking area at Birchin Clough car park Grid ref: SK 109 915 Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 5.00pm A long but moderate circular walk visiting extensive wreckage of a Superfortress and B24 Liberator. Returning via the crash site of 2 Sabre F86 jets. adults £10.00, Children £5.00 Family Ticket £30.00 10 years+

Win & Lose Hills Guided Walk 10 miles Moderate Booking essential: Outdoor Scene Adventures 01332 514020/ 07710192399 www.outdoorsceneadventures.co.uk Starting point: Hope village car park S33 6RD Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 4.30pm Climb to Win Hill – panoramic views the long slow descent to Bagshaw Bridge then climb to Lose Hill and more views! adult £12, Over 60 £10

Parent & Child Rock Scrambling & Rock-climbing Climb Booking essential: Aspire Adventure Activities 01629 732445 www.aspireadventureactivities.co.uk Starting point: Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath DE4 3NR Start time: 9.30am Finish time: 4.00pm A fun activity for all ages; climbing cliffs, weasling, bouldering, abseiling and much more. Great to develop self-confidence and team-work. £50.00 for 1 parent & 1 child (£20.00 for each extra child)


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All About Carsington Water Walk 3 miles Leisurely Booking essential: Carsington Water Visitor Centre 01629 540696 [email protected] Starting point: Carsington Water Visitor Centre DE6 1ST Grid ref: SK 241 516 Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 12noon Come to Carsington Water for a Ranger-led walk to learn all about the site and its history. Find out why it’s here, how it was built and learn more about the important role it plays. FrEE

Roaches: Rocks & Landscape Guided Walk 8 miles Moderate Booking essential: GeoConservation Staffordshire [email protected] Starting point: Gradbach car park SK17 0SU Grid ref: SJ 998 662 Start time: 9.30am Finish time: 4.30pm This invigorating walk via Lud’s Church, the Roaches, and Ramshaw Rocks, takes in some spectacular views and provides an insight into some of the geological processes that created the iconic landscape seen today. £10

Walk with fine views of the White Peak. Some rough tracks and steep climbs. FrEE

Beginners Caving Day CaviNG Easy Booking essential: Large Outdoors Ltd www.largeoutdoors.com/pdwf Starting point: Woodbine Café, Hope S33 6RD Start time: 9.00am Finish time: 4.00pm Enter a whole new world! This full day is ideally suited to the complete beginner who would like to have a go at caving. £55

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A Roam with a View Guided Walk 8 miles Moderate Booking essential: Peak District National Park Authority 01629 816211 www.peakdistrict.gov.uk Starting point: Car park to the left of Monsal Head Hotel DE45 1NL Grid ref: SK 185 715 Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 4.30pm

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The best way to see the Forest is on foot! 100 walks for all ages and abilities in the gentle countryside of the national forest, many free of charge

Get off your backside! Free introductory day walk Guided Walk 5 miles Easy Booking essential: Large Outdoors Ltd www.largeoutdoors.com/pdwf Starting point: Monsal Head car park DE45 1NL Start time: 11.00am Finish time: 4.00pm Want to come along but nervous about being the “newbie” on an event? Then this event is perfect for you – it’s aimed directly at new members…. FrEE

Castleton by the Sea Guided Walk 7 miles Moderate Booking essential: Peak District National Park Authority 01629 816211 www.peakdistrict.gov.uk Starting point: Castleton Visitor Centre S33 8WP Grid ref: SK 149 829 Start time: 10.45am Finish time: 4.00pm A fascinating history of geology, mining and caving above the Castleton and Peak Forest area. Some ascent/descent. FrEE

6th national Forest Walking Festival 18th - 30th may 2013

Bakewell & Longstone Edge Day Walk Guided Walk 14 miles Strenuous Booking essential: Large Outdoors Ltd www.largeoutdoors.com/pdwf Starting point: Rutland Square (by entrance to park), Bakewell DE45 1BT Start time: 11.00am Finish time: 5.00pm Join us for a pleasant but challenging 14 mile day walk exploring Monsal Head, Cressbrook Dale and Longstone Edge. Please bring a torch. £10


to find out more please contact Swadlincote TIC – 01283 222848 or visit the website www.thenationalforestwalkingfestival.org.uk

Chesterfield area Walking Festival 11-19 May 2013 Over 55 countryside and town walks to choose from. Most free of charge.

Pick up a full walking festival programme and book your place Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre, Rykneld Square, Chesterfield S40 1SB Tel: 01246 345777/8 Online: www.chesterfieldwalkingfestival.co.uk

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