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7 Night Discover More of the Peak District

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7 Night Discover More of the Peak District

7 nights

113kg CO2

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Explore historic country estates, dramatic scenery, and places that played a pivotal role in Britain’s Industrial Revolution with this small group guided tour of the Peak District. Find out how it became the UK’s first national park, enjoy a heritage railway ride through the Ecclesbourne Valley, and pay a visit to the past at Crich Tramway Village - a living museum complete with a working pub, café, vintage sweetshop, and trams. To top it all, there’s a private tour of Tissington Hall, an early 17th century Jacobean mansion house and Grade II-listed building.

What You’ll Love

A talk from the National Trust on the Peak District National Park’s history
Riding the heritage railway through Ecclesbourne Valley
A private guided tour of Tissington Hall
Exploring Magpie Mine, a 19th-century lead mine
Spending time in the quirky town of Wirksworth
Visiting Crich Tramway Museum

What's Included

En-suite accommodation in our 3-star country house
Cream tea on arrival day
Cooked and continental breakfast every morning
Daily packed lunches
Three-course evening meals, plus tea & coffee
Guided sightseeing with an experienced HF Holidays leader
All transport included in the itinerary
All entrance fees
Easy-to-follow routes, maps and information in our Discovery Point if you want to explore independently

Trip Suitability

This holiday is active and busy with visits throughout the day. You will need to be able to get on and off minibuses with ease, and be able to walk up to 2 miles, across uneven, grassy terrain where the ground can be slippery underfoot. It is important for your own and your fellow guests’ enjoyment that you can maintain the pace. We’ve provided a simple fitness test below, which will help you assess whether this holiday is for you:

You should be able to do the following:

Walk for one hour at a reasonable pace (2 miles per hour) without needing to take a break to rest
Climb two flights of stairs at a reasonable pace
Stand unaided for an hour
Stand up and sit down ten times in one minute
Please ensure you able to fulfil these fitness requirements, to ensure you get the very best from your holiday.

Itinerary

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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You're welcome to check in at Peveril of the Peak from 4pm onwards. Enjoy a complimentary cream tea on arrival.

We journey to the market town of Wirksworth where we will go on a town tour and admire historic and architectural gems. Afterwards, there’ll be some free time to explore the town’s quirky independent shops and vibrant cafes in the high street. We’ll then head to Wirksworth Station, taking a return trip on Derbyshire’s longest heritage railway through the Ecclesbourne Valley.

We travel to the family-run Higher Plainsteads Farm to learn more about the workings of the farm and about the environment and heritage of the area (season depending). In the afternoon, we journey to Buxton to enjoy a guided Buxton Crescent experience. We end our tour with the opportunity to sample the famous water before spending free time in Buxton.

This morning, we spend our time delving into the history of the Peak District. We’ll learn about Ethel Haythornthwaite, whose work on protecting the rural landscape of Sheffield was key in helping set up the Peak District as the UK’s first national park. Our final stop of the day is to Crich Tramway Village where we’ll visit the museum and take a ride on the trams.

Discover more about Peveril of the Peak and the local area for ideas on how to make the most of your free day.

Today we’ll visit Magpie Mine, Derbyshire’s last working lead mine and one of the best surviving examples of a 19th century lead mine in the UK. We then head to Bakewell, home of the famous pudding, to enjoy a guided tour of the town and local museum. Our final stop is the Peak District Mining Museum to learn more about the region’s mining industry.

We start our day with a private guided tour of Tissington Hall. The hall was built in 1609 by the FitzHerbert family who still reside there today. We then head to the National Stone Centre which is made up of six limestone quarries. Here we have the chance to learn more about the importance and history of stone and its allied industries. Later, we enjoy a guided tour of Masson Mills to discover the extensive collection of historic textile machinery of Sir Richard Arkwright’s 1783 powered cotton spinning mill.

Departure after breakfast.

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Accommodation

The Peveril of the Peak

Named after Sir Walter Scott’s Peak District-set novel, this characterful country house is less than a mile from the famous Dovedale Stepping Stones and on the doorstep of Thorpe Cloud – a cone-shaped limestone hill that offers impressive views over the rolling green landscape that forms the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border. Both are easily accessible from the rear of the property. There are plenty of big-name walking destinations nearby including the Roaches, the impressive Stanage Edge, and the Twelve Apostles - a group of rock spires best viewed from the limestone promontory known as Lover’s Leap.

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.

Check in & check out

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.

• 46 well-appointed guest rooms • Exclusive occupancy: 63 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 • 2 travel cots & 2 high chairs • 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 • Extensive grounds • Electric vehicle charging point - Please note, you will need to bring your own cables to use this EV charging point

Seasonal dining, tailored for you

Our team of skilled chefs design our dinner menus to showcase the best of each season, from warming winter comfort food to vibrant summer dishes, including vegetarian, vegan and high-protein options. We also source fruit and vegetables within a 40-mile radius of each house, open every break with a Chef’s Special menu inspired by dishes and flavours of the local area, and are able to adapt dishes to suit special dietary requirements.

Welcome Cream Tea

What better way to start your stay than with a cream tea, served fresh on arrival to make you feel instantly at home. A quintessentially English tradition, our scones are baked in-house and served with preserves and clotted cream, providing the perfect opportunity to meet fellow walkers.

A hearty breakfast to start the day

Start the day with a freshly-prepared cooked breakfast and a wide choice from our continental buffet, including hot drinks, juices and fresh fruit. Our team offer a quick and friendly service, leaving you fuelled and ready for your day’s adventures.

Our famous picnic lunch

Our personalised picnic lunches are perfect for a day out walking, ready to enjoy when hunger strikes. Choose from a large selection of fresh sandwiches and salads, freshly baked cakes and snacks, including the ever-popular Freddos chocolate bar! Everything is designed to fit neatly into your rucksack, and all of the packaging we provide is recyclable or compostable.

3-course evening meals

Our à la carte evening menus feature a wide choice of starters, mains, and desserts, made with seasonal ingredients and, wherever possible, herbs and vegetables from our own gardens. Shared around sociable tables, dinners are relaxed occasions, with drinks available to order at the table or from the bar, and a traditional Sunday roast to round off the week.

Designed with your comfort in mind, The Peveril of the Peak has 46 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 or view the accessibility information online for The Peveril of the Peak

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More Information

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.

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, sturdy footwear with a good grip. You’ll be on your feet for much of the day
Waterproof jacket
Waterproof overtrousers
Sunhat
Rucksack
Water bottle (at least 1 litre capacity)
Sunscreen
Mobile phone
UV sunglasses

Recommended

First aid kit, including plasters
Sit mat
Waterproof pouch for valuables
Rubbish bag (remember to always leave no trace)
Wallet/purse

Optional extras

Walking poles,
Flask for hot drinks
Durable lunch box
Waterproof rucksack liner

Carbon Footprint - 113kg CO2

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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7 Night Discover More of the Peak District

What You’ll Love

What's Included

Trip Suitability

Itinerary