3 Night Central Peak District Guided Walking Holiday

Distance: 5 miles (8.5km) 

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. 

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: 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. 

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: 6 miles (9.5km)

Ascent: 900 feet (280m)

In Summary: A lovely local walk meandering around some of Buxton’s finest gems such as Gadley Woods, Grinlow woods, Poole’s Cavern and visitor centre, Pavilion Gardens and Solomon’s Temple.

Highlight: Beautiful woods and Grinlow country park surrounding Buxton. Pavilion Gardens with its magnificent buildings including the conservatory. Poole’s Cavern and local iconic landmark - Solomon’s Temple.

Distance: 10 miles (16km)

Ascent: 1,000 feet (300m)

In Summary: A walk with lots of variety of scenery. We start by going through the Serpentine and Pavilion Gardens before making our way through woods to Harpur Hill. From here we skirt the Health and Safety Laboratories and the Buxton raceway and make our way on attractive paths back north towards Buxton. We diverge east for a trip to the iconic Solomon’s Temple before making our way back through Grinlow Woods and town to the hotel.

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

Distance: 11 miles (18km)

Ascent: 1,750 feet (540m)

In summary: We cross Cavendish golf course and follow local paths with lovely views through woodland to the south west of Buxton. Then the scenery changes as we ascend peat moorland to the summit of Axe Edge Moor, one of the highest points in this area of the Peak District. We ascend to Solomon’s Temple through Grinlow Country Park and make our way back to the house via Poole’s Cavern and visitor centre, Pavilion and Serpentine Gardens and Gadley Woods.

Highlights: Panoramic views from the top of Axe Edge Moor

Distance: 6.5 Miles (10.5km)

Ascent: 800 feet (240m)

In Summary: From Sheepwash Bridge in the village of Ashford-in-the Water, we follow the route of the ancient Derbyshire Portway to Monsal Head where we have a stunning view into the valley of the Derbyshire River Wye. We then descend to meet the old railway viaduct and cross the river.  After two short tunnels on the old railway track bed we descend to river level and follow Tideswell Dale into the village where the Tideswell’s spacious church has earned the nickname ‘Cathedral of the Peak’

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

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

Distance: 12. miles (20km)

Ascent: 1,200 feet (360m)

In Summary: We set off on a path which offers glimpses through the trees of the medieval battlements of Haddon Hall. The charming walk along Derbyshire’s River Wye takes us towards the market town of Bakewell where we join the Monsal Trail which uses an old railway track bed to take us to a series of stunning views and atmospheric well-lit tunnels. At Millers Dale we join the Wye again and but then follow a Limestone dale into Tideswell where the magnificent parish church has been nick-named Cathedral of the Peak.

Highlights: Viewing the magnificent church named Cathedral of the Peak.

Distance: 6 miles (9.5km)

Ascent: 900 feet (280m)

In Summary: A lovely local walk meandering around some of Buxton’s finest gems such as Gadley Woods, Grinlow woods, Poole’s Cavern and visitor centre, Pavilion Gardens and Solomon’s Temple.

Highlight: Beautiful woods and Grinlow country park surrounding Buxton. Pavilion Gardens with its magnificent buildings including the conservatory. Poole’s Cavern and local iconic landmark - Solomon’s Temple.

Distance: 10 miles (16km)

Ascent: 1,000 feet (300m)

In Summary: A walk with lots of variety of scenery. We start by going through the Serpentine and Pavilion Gardens before making our way through woods to Harpur Hill. From here we skirt the Health and Safety Laboratories and the Buxton raceway and make our way on attractive paths back north towards Buxton. We diverge east for a trip to the iconic Solomon’s Temple before making our way back through Grinlow Woods and town to the hotel.

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

Distance: 6.5 Miles (10.5km)

Ascent: 800 feet (240m)

In Summary: From Sheepwash Bridge in the village of Ashford-in-the Water, we follow the route of the ancient Derbyshire Portway to Monsal Head where we have a stunning view into the valley of the Derbyshire River Wye. We then descend to meet the old railway viaduct and cross the river.  After two short tunnels on the old railway track bed we descend to river level and follow Tideswell Dale into the village where the Tideswell’s spacious church has earned the nickname ‘Cathedral of the Peak’

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

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