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A bit of background . . . The weekends are absolutely obligation free, and our time will cost you nothing. Maybe you have thought about doing something adventurous in the future but would like to test the waters closer to home - this is a great way to do so. So for the price of a tank of petrol, and a couple of nights stay (in the middle of nowhere) why not contact us for further details of one of the adventures outlined below. Each weekend starts at the location Friday night with the main event on the Saturday. The Sunday is planned as a shorter day allowing people time for the drive home. More Free Walking Weekends will be added to this page throughout the year. All details below are written by William Legon.
Free Walking Weekend commencing Saturday 2nd August Base Camp: Monyash Saturday: A first! This delightful walk makes its debut this weekend exploring three dales of the White Peak - Deep Dale, Monsal Dale and Miller's Dale. A beautiful circuitous route of about 12 miles offering little difficulty for even the novice hill walker: excellent! Sunday: You'll enjoy a great morning trudging this ancient land crissed crossed with its Bronze Age burial mounds, and classic limestone pavement exploring the hills around Chrome Hill. A fine way to end things before heading home and a personal favourite!
Free Walking Weekend commencing Saturday 4th October Base Camp: Castleton Saturday: Another first! This walk has us begin our day in Grindleford and that is where the hard work will begin. From here we will trudge up hill to White Edge – and once this height has been gained it’s all down hill from there on. (Well sort of). Along the tops we’ll find our way to the picturesque Peak District town of Baslow – our half way point at around 6 miles. From here we will travel back along the river (a complete contrast in scenery – but delightful nevertheless) back to our start point in Grindleford. Sunday: A short walk around the Burbage Valley taking local Peak District history from Viking burial grounds to Bronze-age hill forts. A lovely walk to shake out cob-webs before the drive home.
Free Walking Weekend commencing Saturday 6th December Base Camp: Castleton Saturday: Two great hills and a wonderful ridge line could be the recipe for a tough day on the hill. But don’t let a bit of challenge deter you from tackling this walk which incorporates two historic hills: Lose Hill and Win Hill. And, if you don’t yet know the history behind the naming of these two summits, then you will do by the end of this long day on the hill. We’ll start early and pack head torches – should be back in good time for the fire, great food and real ale back in the Cheshire Cheese! Sunday: Keeping it wild we’ll head up to Dovestone Tor above Strines Moor and Derwent Reservoir. If the weather’s on our side it will be idyllic views North East and West through rugged Dark Peak scenery. If the weather’s not so forgiving – it’ll be wet and wild and a great time to contemplate how good your waterproofs are! Time on the hill will be about two to three hours.
Free Walking Weekend commencing Saturday 10th January 2009 Base Camp: Helwith Bridge General Outline: The weekend’s walk has yet to be decided upon. But it promises to be another typical winter’s day in the Dales – followed by a great night in the local hostelry! Following the festive season this weekend’s walking always proves to be popular and the classic hangover cure that starts the New Year! Details to follow.
[Please note: Dates may be subject to change. Alternative and/or additional dates may also be arranged upon demand.]
Castleton Accommodation While accommodation is not included in the price we will happily help you find something comfortable and to the liking of your budget - from campsites and barns to youth hostels and B&B's. All our weekends in the Dark Peak (Rock 1,2 &3, Hill Skills 1&2, and many free weekends) have us based in Castleton, the Hope Valley, which offers the following accommodation options. Camping and Bunkhouse YHA B&B Causeway House Cryer House Four Seasons B&B Rambler's Rest Willow Croft Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Inn How to get to Castleton With a view to helping the environment and keeping costs down you may be willing to share space in your car, or maybe you need a lift: either way, let us know and we'll see what can be done. If you are making your own way, try plugging the above postcodes into www.streetmap.co.uk and you'll be provided a great set of instructions. Alternatively take the train to Hope (in the Hope Valley, Derbyshire) and from there you can walk to Castleton (2 miles), get a taxi or take the 272 bus. Taxis will need to be pre-booked - try these numbers: Note - you must make arrangements to find Castleton in Derbyshire - there is more than one Castleton in the UK !
Monyash Accommodation (Note: this is nowhere near Castleton) Bed and Breakfast This next place offers camping and B&B Rowson House Farm
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