3 Night Central Peak District Guided Walking Holiday

Distance: 8½ miles (13.5km) 

Ascent: 600 feet (180m) 

In summary: Starting from the former Cat and Fiddle Inn, set high on the moors, we descend to Errwood Hall 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.

Distance: 12 miles (19.5km) 

Total ascent: 1,600 feet (480m) 

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.

Distance: 9 miles (15km) 

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. We swing north up Dowel Dale then ascend Hitter Hill before heading south to Pilsbury Castle. We then cross the fledgling River Dove and ascend to the ridgeline of Sheen Hill for panoramic views west over the Manifold valley before descending into Hartington. 

Highlight: Explore the site and remains of Pilsbury Castle, an 11th Century Motte and Bailey Fortress, with fantastic views back towards Chrome Hill.

Distance: 10½ miles (17km)

Ascent: 1,850 feet (560m)

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. We swing north up Dowel Dale then ascend Hitter Hill before heading south to Pilsbury Castle. We then cross the fledgling River Dove and ascend to the ridgeline of Sheen Hill for panoramic views west over the Manifold valley before descending into Hartington. 

Highlight: Panoramic views both south back to Longnor and down the Dove Valley from the peaks and ridgeline of the Dragon's Back.

Distance: 9 miles (14.5km)

Ascent: 1,450 feet (440m)

In Summary: A walk with lots of variety of scenery from low woodland to high moorland over good tracks. Starting by going over the picturesque golf course we make our way through woods before ascending to our high point along a stoney track. Enjoying panoramic views over the moorland we descend to Derbyshire Bridge before making our way back towards Buxton. We ascend through Grinlow Country Park to the iconic Solomon's Temple before heading back to the hotel via Poole's cavern and Pavilion Gardens. 

Highlight: Moorland landscape and Buxton’s woodlands. Solomon’s Temple.  Pavilion gardens with its magnificent buildings including the conservatory

Distance: 9 miles (14.5 kms) 

Ascent: 1,500 feet (360m)

In Summary: From the agricultural centre in Bakewell we join the old line of the Midland Railway from London to Manchester which is now the Monsal Trail. After passing Hassop station, which was built for the Duke of Devonshire, we continue to enter the first of several well-lit tunnels and emerge to stunning views of the Derbyshire River Wye from Monsal Head viaduct. After we descend from the trail, we make our way to Tideswell along a charming limestone dale.

Highlight: Stunning views into the valley of the Derbyshire River Wye