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A Contrast of Stone
The Peak District is the UK's oldest national park, a result of years of dedication and perseverance. Created in 1951 it encompasses two contrasting stone, gritstone in the Dark Peak and Limestone in the White Peak. With over 555 square miles to explore it's easy to get away from the millions that visit the park every year. From the heather covered uplands of the Dark Peak to the rolling green hills of the White Peak it has alot to offer for the intrepid walker. Beauty is held in its never-ending moors, deep limestone dales and iconic tors. It is a working, thriving country with many quaint towns, villages and stately homes thick with history. Scars of the industrial revolution litter the landscape and drystone walling add texture to the vast views. Walking in the Peak District offers much enjoyment, whether you prefer extensive moors with ever changing skies, leg burning hills shared with hardy sheep or relaxing strolls through wildflower meadows by brimming rivers, streams and brooks. We have travelled the world over and still find our souls pulling us back to the park in the heart of the country, we hope to share its unforgettable quality with you also.
Dark Peak
Dark Peak
The sweeping, purple heather moors atop gritstone edges jutting over blue reservoir's and lush, green valleys leaves a lasting impression on the walker looking for wild, adventurous places. With access from Sheffield and Manchester it can be a surprise to find yourself alone in the expansive, peaty plateaus of Kinder and Bleaklow. The nine edges of the Dark peak show off its wonderful gritstone in all its glory and as you stroll along the tops climbers from around the world relish in its 'sticky' grip and tremendous boulders. Hathersage, Castleton and Edale are the gateways to this awe-inspiring landscape and serve a great base for sleeping and eating. The countries first long-distance walk, the Pennine Way, starts in Edale and heads through the spine of the Dark Peak and lower pennines, finally finishing at the Scottish Borders. Our walks take us to some of the big hitters but also out into the lesser explored regions, perfect for stretching those legs and calming the mind.
White Peak
White Peak
The White Peak is made up of the much older limestone, a countryside filled with green, rolling hills, wild-flower filled meadows, crystal clears rivers and millennia old reefs creating a roller coaster of walks. Bustling towns, quaint villages and hamlets are scattered around; linked by quiet lanes and delightful rivers such as the Manifold, Lathkill, Dove, Wye and Derwent. Drystone walls break up the views and in spring lambs and birds break the long winter silence. The countryside here can be explored by heading up steep hills and into deep dales or along well looked after river and farm tracks. The Roaches and Robin Hood Stride's gritsone provide a little more adventure amongst the pretty landscape. Grand Chatsworth and historic Haddon Hall bring grandeur to the sights and Eyam, the plague village, offers a fascinating bit of history. With an abundance of settlements, a long walk can always be finished with some coffee and cake or a refreshing pint. Our walks here are generally family friendly, easier to access and are always full of life.
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