Melton and Leicestershire Walking Cycling and Leisure Group

The Peaks and Crags surrounding the Ladybower Reservoirs are amazing, aren't they.

Lost Lad, Back Tor, Cakes of Bread, Dovestone Tor, Salt Cellar, White Tor, Wheel Stones, Hurkling Stones, Whinstone Lee Tor, Crook Hill and Hag Tor to name but a few.

Please take LOTS of pictures and upload them to this Meetup page so everyone can see how much fun you had.

Dogs are welcome as long as not constantly barking and jumping up. Owners must keep dogs under control at all times and place on a lead when near farm animals or signs tell us to do so.

Bring snacks, fluids and a lunch packup. Waterproofs would be a good idea too.

Lift sharing is strongly encouraged, just leave a message below if offering or asking for a lift.

Please plenty of time for parking and kitting up just in case and share transport if you can.

We do not wait for latecomers!

THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL

Aviemore and the Cairngorms in which the town sits is just THE most amazing location. Feted as Scotland's premier ski resort for good reason, outside of the ski season it hosts an amazing array of outdoor pursuits with walks that are just pleasant and scenic to some that are amongst the toughest in the UK. It is also a mecca for canoeing and paddleboarding, mountain biking and zip trekking to name but a few. Very much something for everyone.

Five of the top ten Munros are in this area but there are also lower Corbetts to choose from and some amazingly scenic lower level walks as well.

The spacious Aviemore Hostel is right in the town and to book this out exclusively for the Easter Weekend is just unreal.

We shall certainly make the most of this great opportunity.

For those that are up for it we certainly plan to tackle Cairngorm Mountain, Ben MacDui and Braeriach if the conditions permit it but there is so much to choose from we are spoiled for choice.

Help yourself breakfasts and lunch packups are provided as is hot food Friday, Saturday and Sunday night (see below) but feel free to bring desserts, cakes and other goodies to share as well as your own drinks. Tea and coffee will be provided.

Due to the very special nature of Aviemore with it's many fine venues for eating out we thought most people would want to do this at least once over the weekend so that is exactly what we have arranged. Spread over the three nights everyone eats in twice and out once for evening meals only. Deposits will be paid by the group with the rest paid individually according to what you order.

Accommodation is single sex bunk rooms of a variety of sizes with full bedding provided but not towels.

Saturday, Sunday and Monday routes will be discussed with everyone on arrival to ensure we are meeting overall expectations but on this weekend there are many routes we could choose from, so something for everyone.

For those booking NOW, the full cost of of the trip for 3 nights accommodation and catering as stated and four days walking is £179 payable when you book plus Meetup booking fees or without Meetup booking fees if you pay via BACS but also let us know you are doing this.

Those booking in 2026 on a £59/£60/£60 payment split now have a final payment of £60 to make via BACS on or before 1st March 2026 unless you have already made this payment.

Those who previously paid a deposit in 2025 have one further payment to make of £50 per person due on or before 1st February 2026 also via BACS.

Here are the BACS details:-

Account Code: 40848442

Sort Code: 56-00-61

Account Name: Peak Activities & Leisure Limited

If you have to cancel with more than 28 clear days notice your full balance payment will be refunded. No refunds will be provided to those cancelling with less than 28 clear days notice. ("clear" means does not include event start date or cancellation date!

There are already over 60 people booked on this amazing event so you'll be in good company and guaranteed to have a good time.