⛰️🥧 Hiking the Peak District National Park & Bakewell Puddings

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Join our final weekend trip of 2026! Places are limited to just 14 participants, so book early!

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Join us for an unforgettable weekend exploring Britain’s oldest and one of its most popular national parks – the Peak District! The Peak District is home to a stunning and diverse range of landscapes, from dramatic gritstone ridges and stark moorland plateaus in the park's northern area, known as the Dark Peak, to steep limestone valleys and deep gorges in the south, the White Peak. On this trip, you’ll experience the very best of both regions, along with a chance to indulge in the Peak District’s most famous treat – Bakewell pudding! 🥧

On Saturday, we'll do the most famous walk in the Peak District – up to the summit of Mam Tor, also known as the “Shivering Mountain”. After climbing this much-loved 517-metre hill, we'll follow the Great Ridge past the summits of Hollins Cross, Back Tor and Lose Hill, with stunning views over Edale, the Hope Valley and even the edge of Kinder Scout. Highlights of the walk include the picturesque villages of Castleton and Hope, the atmospheric Norman ruins of Peveril Castle, dating back to 1086, and the scenic Cave Dale valley. After the hike, we’ll head to the spa town of Buxton to sample the original Buxton mineral water – the one you’ll recognise from every supermarket – straight from its warm thermal spring. We’ll then enjoy a delicious dinner before heading on to the hotel.

After a hearty breakfast on Sunday, we’ll set out to explore The Roaches, famed for their striking gritstone edges and craggy outcrops, and much loved by hikers and climbers alike. We’ll also visit Lud’s Church – a mysterious, moss-covered chasm believed to have been a secret place of worship in the 15th century and a setting for ancient medieval poetry.

We’ll then head to the picturesque market town of Bakewell for lunch. Bakewell is home to the famous Bakewell tart and Bakewell pudding, traditional British desserts that are still made by hand to the original 19th-century recipes. After lunch, we'll set off again for a relaxing walk through the stunning limestone gorge of Dovedale, along the River Dove. We'll admire soaring limestone pinnacles and the secret caves and arches carved over the millennia, and we'll cross the river by its famous stepping stones.

ITINERARY

Saturday:

06:45 Meet outside Hotel Novotel London West, 1 Shortlands, W6 8DR (a five-minute walk from Hammersmith Station)
07:00 Sharp departure
11:30-16:15 Hike to Mam Tor and the Great Ridge (difficulty: Moderate, distance: 14km, ascent: 480m)
16:45 Stop at St Ann’s Well, Buxton’s natural warm spring – the same water is bottled and sold as Buxton Mineral Water
17:00-18:30 Dinner at Barwan Thai, one of the best restaurants in Buxton
20:00 Check-in at Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport, free time

Sunday:

07:00 Breakfast
07:45 Departure
09:00­-12:00 The Roaches and Lud’s Church hike (difficulty: Easy, distance: 7km, ascent: 240m)
12:30-14:30 Lunch in Bakewell, free time to buy gifts and souvenirs. We recommended a visit to The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop, the home of the Bakewell pudding.
15:00-16:15 Dovedale walk (difficulty: Easy, distance: 5km, ascent: 150m)
16:15 Departure (we’ll stop at services on the way for dinner)
20:45 London, Hammersmith

DIFFICULTY & EQUIPMENT

Please note that this trip requires a good level of fitness. Good hiking boots with ankle support and waterproof clothing are essential (see the “What to bring” section for more details).

PRIVATE ROOM

The default option is a shared twin room at the hotel (you'll share your room with somebody from our group of the same gender). A small number of private rooms, for your own use, is available for £30 extra – let us know if you would like an upgrade!

LUGGAGE

You can bring two small bags with you: one cabin size personal item bag (up to 10kg) and one smaller hiking backpack to fit under the seat. During the hike, you can leave your luggage in the minibus.

BOOKING

To keep ticket prices down and avoid PayPal/Meetup fees (£7 extra per ticket), we kindly ask for payment by bank transfer. Please include your Meetup name and the trip as the payment reference (e.g. John Peak District). As places are limited, we can hold your place for 24 hours.

Business Account Name: London Social Hiking Limited
Sort Code: 20-17-20
Account Number: 63116514

We'll let you know by changing your status to “Paid” as soon as the payment is cleared. You can check your status next to your name in the attendees list of the event. You don’t need a paid Meetup subscription to do this – just close any pop-up windows and continue.

THE PRICE OF £268 INCLUDES

• Transport throughout the trip
• Experienced, professional PSV minibus driver
• Guiding on all hiking routes by an experienced and qualified Mountain Leader
• One night's accommodation at a hotel in shared twin rooms (you'll share your room with somebody from our group of the same gender)
• Full English breakfast on Sunday
• Professional event organisation
• Group first aid kit with qualified first aiders
• Admin fee
• 20% VAT

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Personal insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects, and personal trekking insurance)
• Food

HOW TO CONTACT US

For all enquiries, please PM Anna (the main organiser) via Meetup. Alternatively, you can email us at info@lshiking.co.uk We'll usually get back to you within 4 hours.

Your guide will be Anna (07596844467, only for use during the hike). Please get in touch if you have any difficulty locating the meeting point or need help during the trip.

WHAT TO BRING

• Suitable hiking shoes with ankle support
• Waterproof and windproof jacket and trousers (if there is a chance of rain)
• Gloves/hat/cap
• Water bottle (min 1L)
• Nuts and energy snacks to last you during the trip
• Walking poles (optional)

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