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Peak Pilgrimage 2027

Lee Wood Hotel
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■ 7 nights at an HF Country House

■ Availability Jun-Sep 2027

■ One itinerary available

■ Full Board

■ Grades 3 details

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£1,379

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£1,349

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Walk in the footsteps of ancient pilgrims on this inspiring trail through the Peak District National Park. Let our expert leaders guide you along the Peak Pilgrimage Trail – a 39-mile walking route that offers an insight into the region's rich cultural and spiritual heritage. Connecting Ilam and Eyam via the River Dove, it's a trail that explores everything from rolling hills to rugged moorlands, stopping by sacred sites and historic churches along the way. Together, we’ll uncover the warts-and-all history of Eyam during the Great Plague of 1665, reach some of the park’s most rewarding viewpoints, and soak up the Peak District at its most soul-stirring.

Accommodation

HF Country House
A New HF Country House for 2027 Lee Wood is our 43-bedroom Georgian property in the historic spa town of Buxton, opening 29 January 2027 with a special celebratory launch week. Not only does our newest country house have excellent rail connections, with Buxton station only a short walk away, it also has easy access to a wonderful variety of Peak District walking routes. Surrounded by the Peak District National Park, our Buxton base offers a wealth of walks across the dramatic gritstone edges of the Dark Peak, through the gentle valleys of the White Peak, and routes that delve into the region’s industrial past, history, and heritage.  Other nearby highlights include the Derbyshire Dales and the Hope Valley, home to picturesque villages such as Hathersage, Eyam, and Castleton, which is famed for its show caves and is crowned by the dramatic ruins of the 11th-century Peveril Castle.  When you’re not out walking, unwind in the well-kept gardens, or enjoy plenty of space for socialising and activities in the roomy bar and lounge areas.   If you want to take it easy or fill a free day, Lee Wood’s excellent location puts you steps from Buxton’s many highlights. Visit Buxton Opera House to catch a show in an authentic Edwardian theatre, stop by the iconic, Grade I-listed Buxton Crescent building and browse its fascinating museum, or simply stroll through the landscaped parklands of the Pavilion Gardens, which first opened in 1871. Alternatively, take a 25-minute walk to Poole’s Cavern, a two-million-year-old natural limestone cave and Site of Special Scientific Interest.
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Walking grades and options

This Guided Walking/Hiking Trail has walks graded level 3 

Your fitness Having a solid base of fitness before your holiday will ensure you've the best chance of completing the holiday and enjoying it to boot. Here's a few simple tips to help you get fit and ready for your challenge:  

  • Get out walking - whether the weather, get out there, and start building your fitness months before your holiday 
  • Build your distance gradually and get a number of 6-8hr hill days in 
  • Ideally, try and do two consecutive days training if possible 
  • Take the stairs every time 
  • Train on different terrain 
  • Train with your day pack and your walking boots too, to ensure they're well worn in before your holiday 
  • Other sports help improve your walking fitness too. The best ones are jogging, cycling, swimming, which will build your stamina, and yoga which will help strengthen your core and improve balance 
  • Time training will help ensure you enjoy your holiday to the max.

Time training will help ensure you enjoy your holiday to the max. 

What You’ll Love

  • Taking a slow journey through the Peak District on this pilgrimage route
  • Exploring historical churches and learning about the history of the area
  • Walking a route which links landscapes, legends and people
  • A more personalised experience thanks to small group sizes (maximum 16 people)

What's Included

  • Comfortable en-suite rooms in our country house
  • Cooked or continental breakfast every morning 
  • Daily packed lunches
  • Three-course evening meals, plus tea & coffee  
  • Guided walks with experienced HF Holidays Leaders
  • All transport to and from walks where necessary 
  • Peak Pilgrimage trail guide

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Itinerary

Itinerary

Check-in at the hotel is available from 16:00. If you are a member you can arrive at the house from 14:00. Enjoy a complimentary cream tea at 16:30 and meet other guests.

Distance: 8.5 miles (14km)  

Ascent: 1,400 ft (440m)  

Descent: 1,150 ft (360m) 

Starting from the "Alpine" style village of Ilam our first walk of the trail crosses the famous Dovedale Stepping Stones and covers the full length of the Dovedale Valley – ample time to admire its limestone rock formations. 

From the hamlet of Milldale, we’ll take a quiet lane to Alstonefield where the churchyard boasts the resting place of Annie Green - the oldest legible headstone in Britain. Leaving Alstonefield over grassland, we’ll descend back to the River Dove and through Beresford Dale and into Hartington.   

Distance: 9 miles (14.5 km) 

Ascent: 850 feet (260m) 

Descent: 750 feet (240m) 

After an initial ascent from Hartington much of today's walk is on tracks and the Tissington Trail (a former railway line now a footpath and cycle way). Along the way, there’s plenty of opportunity to admire open views across the landscape.  The walk ends in the sleepy village of Monyash, once an important centre for mining and agriculture. 

Discover more about the Lee Wood Hotel and the local area for ideas on how to make the most of your free day.

Distance: 6 miles (9.5 km) 

Ascent: 500 feet (160m) 

Descent: 950 feet (280m)  

This morning, our walk starts on grassland before following the course of the River Lathkill through the dale.  Parts can be rocky, but there are many rewards. Leaving Lathkill, we’ll ascend to the village of Over Haddon. In the village churchyard, there’s a chance to spot the grave of Maurice Oldfield – a British intelligence officer said to be the inspiration for James Bond's "M". 

The walk continues over fields and down into the market town of Bakewell where there’s free time to enjoy a coffee and perhaps sample one of the town’s famous treats – Bakewell Pudding and Bakewell Tart.  

Distance: 8.5 miles (13.5km) 

Ascent: 1,350 feet (480m) 

Descent: 1,350 feet (420m) 

There’ll be lots of ascent today.  We start gently over the ridge to Chatsworth, first visiting Edensor Church, home to many Cavendish family graves. The Cavendish family have a long and significant history with the region and Chatsworth House – Derbyshire's most iconic stately home – has been their family seat since 1549.  We’ll continue through the parklands of Chatsworth to another estate village, Baslow.  From here it's a steady ascent (on a track) onto Baslow Edge and the first of our Gritstone Edges. The day ends descending back to the valley to Curbar Church 

Distance: 7 miles (11.5km) 

Ascent: 1,000 feet (300m) 

Descent: 1,150 feet (360m) 

It's back up on the Edges this morning, but thankfully, the coach does the climb. Walk along Curbar and Froggatt Edges with 360-degree views that stretch towards our final destination, Eyam. 

After descending to Grindleford Church the walk follows the Derwent Valley before reaching Stoney Middleton with its "Roman" bath house and octagonal church. 

From here it's a short ascent, passing the Boundary Stone into Eyam (Plague Village) - one of the places worst-affected by the Great Plague of the mid-17th century. We’ll reach the final church on our itinerary and enjoy time to discover the history of the village and celebrate the end of our journey.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home.

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Daily Walk Options

Grade 3

Medium Walks

Walks follow well-defined paths, though often in hilly or upland areas, or along rugged coastal footpaths. These may be rough or steep in sections and will require reasonable fitness.

Accommodation

Lee Wood Hotel

A New HF Country House for 2027 Lee Wood is our 43-bedroom Georgian property in the historic spa town of Buxton, opening 29 January 2027 with a special celebratory launch week. Not only does our newest country house have excellent rail connections, with Buxton station only a short walk away, it also has easy access to a wonderful variety of Peak District walking routes. Surrounded by the Peak District National Park, our Buxton base offers a wealth of walks across the dramatic gritstone edges of the Dark Peak, through the gentle valleys of the White Peak, and routes that delve into the region’s industrial past, history, and heritage.  Other nearby highlights include the Derbyshire Dales and the Hope Valley, home to picturesque villages such as Hathersage, Eyam, and Castleton, which is famed for its show caves and is crowned by the dramatic ruins of the 11th-century Peveril Castle.  When you’re not out walking, unwind in the well-kept gardens, or enjoy plenty of space for socialising and activities in the roomy bar and lounge areas.   If you want to take it easy or fill a free day, Lee Wood’s excellent location puts you steps from Buxton’s many highlights. Visit Buxton Opera House to catch a show in an authentic Edwardian theatre, stop by the iconic, Grade I-listed Buxton Crescent building and browse its fascinating museum, or simply stroll through the landscaped parklands of the Pavilion Gardens, which first opened in 1871. Alternatively, take a 25-minute walk to Poole’s Cavern, a two-million-year-old natural limestone cave and Site of Special Scientific Interest.

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.

• 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

 

  

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.

Getting here

Address

The Park,
Park Rd,
Buxton
SK17 6TQ
Tel: 01298 23002

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By train

The nearest station is Buxton, approximately 0.5 miles from the house.

Check National Rail for train times and routes.

By taxi

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. 

 

By car & parking

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. 

More Information

Packing list - UK Guided Walking

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  

  • Suitable footwear such as waterproof walking boots that provide ankle support and good grip  
  • Waterproof and windproof jacket 
  • Comfortable clothing (jeans & waterproof capes are not suitable)  
  • Mid-layer(s) to keep you warm. Fleeces make a good choice
  • Waterproof overtrousers  
  • Gloves and a warm hat  
  • Rucksack with waterproof liner 
  • Flask for hot drinks   
  • Water bottle (at least 1 litre capacity)  
  • Sunscreen  
  • UV sunglasses  

For holidays operating October through to the end of March, please also bring the following on your walks:

  • spare warm clothing
  • spare high energy food
  • head torch and spare batteries
  • please note for the October to March season your waterproof jacket needs to offer a high level of waterproofing and wind resistance, and a hood. Look for a waterproof jacket with sealed/taped seams and a minimum HH (hyrodstatic head - this is the rating given on waterproof jackets) of 10,000mm+

Recommended  

  • Several base layers (long-sleeve or short-sleeve)  
  • Cushioned walking socks to avoid blisters  
  • First aid kit, including plasters and insect repellent and tick remover tool
  • Sit mat   
  • Waterproof pouch for valuables  
  • Rubbish bag (remember to always leave no trace)  
  • Wallet/purse  
  • Camera
  • Walking poles

Carbon Footprint

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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Peak Pilgrimage 2027

Members save an additional £30 on this booking and get a range of other exclusive benefits. You can join during booking process. Read more about membership

2027

4 Jun - 11 Jun 2027

7 nights. Trip notes

Twin & double rooms

Non-members

£1,379

pp

Members

£1,349

pp
Single rooms

Call to enquire 020 3974 8865

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24 Sep - 1 Oct 2027

7 nights. Trip notes

Twin & double rooms

Non-members

£1,389

pp

Members

£1,359

pp
Single rooms

Call to enquire 020 3974 8865

Call to enquire 020 3974 8865

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