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27 Dec - 30 Dec 2027
3 nights. Trip notes
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■ Location: Peak District
■ Duration: 3 nights at an HF Country House
■ Board Type: Full Board
■ Travel Dates: Dec 2027
■ Itineraries available: 1
■ Walking Grades: 4, 6 & 7 details
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From September 2026, we have expanded our walking grade scale from 6 to 10 points. While the holidays themselves have not changed (the routes, daily distances and ascent levels remain the same), our newly expanded 1-10 scale offers greater distinction between holidays and clearer grade descriptions, so you can choose a holiday that best suits you.
Gentle walking grade 4
The most active Gentle grade, with longer walks, some ascent, and possible steps, stiles, or off-path uneven ground. Typically, 6-7 miles (10-12km) with around 1,000ft (300m) of ascent.
Moderate walking grade 6
Longer full day walks with more ascent and varied terrain. Good fitness and agility are needed. Typically, 9-10 miles (15-16km) with around 1,500ft (460m) of ascent.
Moderate walking grade 7
The most active moderate grade. Longer distances and short but steep ascents and descents possible throughout the day. Hill walking experience desirable. Typically, 11-12 miles (18-19km) with around 1,800ft (560m) of ascent.All our carefully-curated itineraries are designed by our experts. While we make every effort to adhere to the described itinerary, we may take alternative routes or adapt the running order for weather and/or operational reasons.
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[title] => Tittesworth Reservoir
[content] => Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 500 feet 160 m
In Summary: A lovely walk starting at Tittesworth reservoir visitor centre. We do a loop to the north of the reservoir to begin and arrive at the Lazy Trout pub in time for morning coffee. We then follow well surfaced paths through woodland, valleys with meandering streams and wildflower meadows.
Highlights: Lovely rolling countryside with views of the Roaches and Hen Cloud.
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[title] => Tittesworth via Lud’s Church and the Roaches
[content] => Distance: 7.5 miles (11.5km)
Ascent: 1,100 feet (340m)
Descent: 1,700 feet (520m)
In summary: We start our walk from the back of the Roaches where we make our way north west to Gradbach. From there we go through Forest Wood to arrive at Lud’s Church. We follow the woodland up to Bearstone Rock where we begin the ascent along the Roaches ridge, passing the trig point. Coming down from the Roaches we then wend our way over pretty paths to Tittesworth reservoir.
Highlights: The intriguing Lud’s church chasm steeped in history and myths.
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[title] => Tittesworth via Lud’s Church the Roaches and Hen Cloud
[content] => Distance: 9.5 miles (15.5km)
Ascent: 1,500 feet (460m)
Descent: 2,100 feet (640m)
In Summary: This walk is a good leg stretcher, we make our way up to Bearstone Rock through a most picturesque valley. From there we go through Forest Wood to Lud’s Church and then on over the Roaches ridge south east to the southern most point of the Roaches. From there we ascend Hen Cloud to enjoy more fine views, including towards Ramshaw Rocks. Then we take pretty paths through moorland and farmland down to Tittesworth reservoir.
Highlights: Roaches ridge and Hen Cloud with wonderful panoramic views.
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Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 500 feet 160 m
In Summary: A lovely walk starting at Tittesworth reservoir visitor centre. We do a loop to the north of the reservoir to begin and arrive at the Lazy Trout pub in time for morning coffee. We then follow well surfaced paths through woodland, valleys with meandering streams and wildflower meadows.
Highlights: Lovely rolling countryside with views of the Roaches and Hen Cloud.
Distance: 7.5 miles (11.5km)
Ascent: 1,100 feet (340m)
Descent: 1,700 feet (520m)
In summary: We start our walk from the back of the Roaches where we make our way north west to Gradbach. From there we go through Forest Wood to arrive at Lud’s Church. We follow the woodland up to Bearstone Rock where we begin the ascent along the Roaches ridge, passing the trig point. Coming down from the Roaches we then wend our way over pretty paths to Tittesworth reservoir.
Highlights: The intriguing Lud’s church chasm steeped in history and myths.
Distance: 9.5 miles (15.5km)
Ascent: 1,500 feet (460m)
Descent: 2,100 feet (640m)
In Summary: This walk is a good leg stretcher, we make our way up to Bearstone Rock through a most picturesque valley. From there we go through Forest Wood to Lud’s Church and then on over the Roaches ridge south east to the southern most point of the Roaches. From there we ascend Hen Cloud to enjoy more fine views, including towards Ramshaw Rocks. Then we take pretty paths through moorland and farmland down to Tittesworth reservoir.
Highlights: Roaches ridge and Hen Cloud with wonderful panoramic views.
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[title] => Chatsworth and Bakewell
[content] => Distance: 7½ miles (12km)
Ascent: 800 feet (240m)
In summary: Walk along Baslow Edge, passing the Eagle Stone before descending into Baslow village and through Chatsworth Park to Chatsworth House. After exploring the estate village of Edensor we take a track and a quiet lane over the ridge into Bakewell.
Highlight: Admire the grandeur of Chatsworth House, home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, and its surrounding parkland landscaped by Capability Brown.
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[title] => Baslow to Bakewell
[content] => Distance: 5 miles (8½km)
Ascent: 700 feet (220m)
In summary: From Baslow village we walk through Chatsworth Park - admiring Capability Brown's landscape - to Chatsworth House. After exploring the estate village of Edensor we take a track and a quiet lane over the ridge into Bakewell.
Highlight: Admire the grandeur of Chatsworth House, home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, and its surrounding parkland landscaped by Capability Brown.
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[title] => Three Edges and Chatsworth
[content] => Distance: 9½ miles (15km)
Ascent: 1,150 feet (360m)
In summary: High up on the Moors we take an exhilarating walk along Froggatt, and Curbar Edge. Pass Wellington’s Monument descending to Chatsworth before passing through Edensor then over a ridge and down into Bakewell.
Highlight: The gritstone escarpment of Curbar and Froggatt Edge is one of the most popular walks in the Peak District, with sweeping views over the Derwent Valley.
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Distance: 5 miles (8½km)
Ascent: 700 feet (220m)
In summary: From Baslow village we walk through Chatsworth Park - admiring Capability Brown's landscape - to Chatsworth House. After exploring the estate village of Edensor we take a track and a quiet lane over the ridge into Bakewell.
Highlight: Admire the grandeur of Chatsworth House, home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, and its surrounding parkland landscaped by Capability Brown.
Distance: 7½ miles (12km)
Ascent: 800 feet (240m)
In summary: Walk along Baslow Edge, passing the Eagle Stone before descending into Baslow village and through Chatsworth Park to Chatsworth House. After exploring the estate village of Edensor we take a track and a quiet lane over the ridge into Bakewell.
Highlight: Admire the grandeur of Chatsworth House, home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, and its surrounding parkland landscaped by Capability Brown.
Distance: 9½ miles (15km)
Ascent: 1,150 feet (360m)
In summary: High up on the Moors we take an exhilarating walk along Froggatt, and Curbar Edge. Pass Wellington’s Monument descending to Chatsworth before passing through Edensor then over a ridge and down into Bakewell.
Highlight: The gritstone escarpment of Curbar and Froggatt Edge is one of the most popular walks in the Peak District, with sweeping views over the Derwent Valley.
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A warm welcome
We want you to feel comfortable from the moment you arrive. You’ll find a welcome pack in your room with guest registration forms, menus, order forms for dinners and picnic lunches, the Wi-Fi password, and the front door code. Our houses are locked at night, so we recommend noting the Duty Manager’s number on arrival in case of an emergency (or getting locked out).
Evening entertainment
While evening entertainment varies from house to house, HF Holidays Inter-House Quiz night held after dinner on Wednesdays is a weekly staple. Your HF Holidays leader may be around for tips on guided and self-guided waking routes as well as visit-worthy local attractions.
Walks talks
Our HF Holidays walk leaders host guided walking information briefings before dinner on guided walking holiday arrival days. This is followed by a group Walks Talk for information on the following day’s guided walks (held before dinner every evening). Self-guided walking guests are, of course, welcome.
The walking day
Prior to setting off on guided walks, your HF Holidays Leader will run you through a short safety briefing. There’s also an up-to-date weather forecast on display at the house to ensure you have appropriate clothing and footwear. If you choose to do your own walks or are on a self-guided walking holiday, we ask that you please complete an Independent Walker Card each day. These can be found near the Discovery Point in the house.
You are welcome to check in from 4pm at the earliest. HF Members can check in earlier, from 2pm. On arrival, you’ll enjoy a complimentary cream tea and get to meet your fellow guests, our HF Holidays Leaders, and the rest of the friendly team. Check out 10am.
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• 43 well-appointed guest rooms • Exclusive occupancy: 68 guests minimum • Check in from 4:00pm • For members check in from 2:00pm • Free Wi-Fi • Free on-site parking • Boot room and drying room • Discovery Point offering a wide range of local area maps, route guides, and information for self-guided walks • Books and games to borrow • Licensed bar • Lounges • Lawned grounds • Electric vehicle charging point - Please note, you will need to bring your own cables to use this EV charging point
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Designed with your comfort in mind, Lee Wood Hotel has 43 well-appointed guest rooms available in three categories: Classic, Premium, and Superior.
Classic Rooms are comfortable en-suite guest rooms, ideal for a peaceful night's sleep. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, and shower gel), and a TV.
Premium Rooms are more spacious en-suite guest rooms*. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, body lotion, shower gel), and a 32-inch TV. Extras include bathrobes, slippers.
Superior Rooms are even more spacious en-suite guest rooms offering upgraded views of the surroundings*. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, body lotion, shower gel), and a 32-inch TV. Extras include bathrobes, slippers.
The Choose Your Room service is available at our UK country houses, allowing you the option of choosing and confirming a specific room for an extra charge of £30 per room. This is subject to availability. Upgrade supplements apply.
Room supplements
| Superior | Premium single | Premium double/twin | Choose your room |
| £25 pppn | £20 pppn | £20 pppn | £30 per room |
*Views and layout reflect each properties unique character and location
For accessibility and assistance information, please contact our expert team on 020 3974 8865.
The Park,
Park Rd,
Buxton
SK17 6TQ
Tel: 01298 23002
The nearest station is Buxton, approximately 0.5 miles from the house.
Check National Rail for train times and routes.
You may wish to call one of our local taxi companies on 01298 72123 or 01298 72333 on arrival for transport to and from the train station.
Lee Wood Hotel can be approached either via The Park or to the rear via Manchester Road (A5004 Long Hill to Whaley Bridge). If you are using SatNav, our postcode is SK17 6TQ. Parking is available around the hotel, and there is additional unrestricted parking on The Park, to the south side of the premises.
The UK has a famously unpredictable climate so it's best to be prepared for weather that’s sunny one minute and raining the next. To make it easier, here’s a list of items you should consider packing.
Essentials
For holidays operating October through to the end of March, please also bring the following on your walks:
Recommended
Walks may be changed for safety reasons and are subject to a maximum and minimum number of guests.
Leaders always consider the safety of the group as a whole, and may need to alter or curtail the walk if the conditions dictate. Your leader may refuse to accept a guest where clothing, equipment or behaviour is unsuitable. In the event of a problem all leaders carry a mobile phone, first aid kit, group shelter, spare maps and a compass.
Please note: If you choose to leave the group your leader is no longer responsible for you.
If you have a particular health condition or disability please put this on your guest registration form. This information will be confidential to your leaders and the house manager, but leaders do need to take account of any issues when planning walks. Please carry a copy of these trip notes with you, or note down the contact phone number for your accommodation (details in the travel section) should you need them in case of emergency.
Enjoy plenty of opportunity to join in the festive fun and games in the evenings on our Festive holidays.
A packed programme of evenings offers something festive for everyone, including some old HF Holidays’ favourites. It’s also a great time to kick back and relax, and the evenings on these Festive breaks will give you the chance to do just that.
We see it as our responsibility to minimise our emissions, not just for this year but every year to come. Our work with sustainability experts, ecollective, has enabled us to measure our carbon footprint and create a strategy to reduce the carbon intensity of our product by 5% each year. Our ambition is to be net zero by 2040 – earlier if we can.
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Dates & availability
3 Night Central Peak District Festive Guided Walking Holiday
3 nights. Trip notes
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£669
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£639
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