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Having been known as the National Parks group for some time we have decided to rename the group to bring it into line with other groups we organise.
Watch this space as more great events will be added shortly.
Most events in our calendar are shared with other Meetup groups we are involved with so although sometimes it looks like only a small number are going the overall numbers may be much larger.
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Upcoming events
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94th Annual Kinder Trespass Commemoration Walk
Bowden Bridge Car Park (towards Kinder Reservoir), SK22 2LE, Nr Hayfield, GBOn 24th April 1932 around 500 walkers, mostly from Manchester, trespassed en masse and walked from Hayfield to Kinder Scout to secure access rights to open country for all to enjoy forever.
After what became known as the Kinder Mass Trespass, five men were arrested and imprisoned for "riotous assembly".
That right to roam for which they fought is now ours to enjoy and what better way to do it than follow in their footsteps a mere 94 years on.
This is a moderately hard walk so only for those used to walking the hills. We plan to follow the route proposed by the National Trust which can be found at:-
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dark-peak/things-to-see-and-do/view-page/item615841/
This year we are doing the walk on the Sunday following the actual anniversary date.
Nearest parking point is where we meet at the Bowden Bridge P & D car park just past the Sportsman pub and near the camp site. However this is a very small car park and may be full. There is street parking back to the Sportsman and beyond but this may also be full. If you can, try and arrive 30mins early and park at the Sett Valley Trail Car Park SK22 2ES, on the other side of the main A624. Cross by the Church and then walk up the Kinder Road past the Sportsman Pub to the start/meet point. There are public toilets near to where we meet.
Meet 10:15am for prompt 10:30am start.
If coming by public transport we can pick you up from Hayfield or possibly Buxton and Glossop if you arrange this beforehand.
Overall distance: 9 miles
Accumulated ascent: 675m
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Nearest postcode: SK22 2LJ
Take care when using postcodes in rural areas. Always check on the map as well.
Allow a bit of extra time in case the car park is full and you have to look for another place to park.
29 attendees- £40.00
South Snowdonia Walking Break AND Welsh Three Peaks Challenge Weekend
YHA Kings, Kings Youth Hostel, Dolgellau, GBAnother fantastic combination walking weekend in a perfect location, executed in a similar way to that which we did for the hugely successful Yorkshire Three Peaks Weekend earlier in 2025
That is:-
Have a relaxed social and walking or cycling weekend with maybe the challenge of an ascent of the lovely Cadair Idris nearby
OR
Walk the Welsh Three Peaks over the course of the weekend (with additional traveling required)
OR
Take the Welsh Three Peaks Challenge which is to do the same three peaks in 24 hours or less starting Bank Holiday Saturday in the Brecon Beacons!
The choice is yours!
The Welsh three peaks are Pen y Fan, Cadair Idris and Snowdon. What an achievement opportunity for everyone.
To do the Welsh Three Peaks Challenge you use shared transport to do Pen y Fan and Cadair Idris after which you get a meal and a brief rest and we use a local minibus to get you to Snowdon and back. There will be a medallion and certificate provided for all successful participants.
All three options include catered accommodation for 2 or 3 nights as selected.
YHA Kings being the only hostel where you can walk up the lovely Cadair Idris right out the front door, Brilliant. So lucky to have got this.
But South Snowdonia centred on Dolgellau isn't just about Cadair Idris there are loads of spectacular ridge walks and amazing peaks as well as easy and very tough cycling routes for those interested in that.
We will have a choice of walks on each day with a bonus walk Friday for those who can get to the area in time.
All food is included from dinner on Friday to packed lunch on Monday but we have no staff as such so help is needed with preparation and clearing up on a voluntary basis. We do cater for most dietary requirements and preferences but please ask if unsure. We don't normally provide biscuits, cakes or desserts so if you want to bring some of these to share that would be lovely.
YHA Kings has lots of character in a fantastic spot but shopping nearby will be limited so any drinks required need to be brought with you. Yes, we do stay up late, play board games and card games and may even have a bit of music if that's what people want so if you are a sensitive sleeper ear plugs are a good idea.
This trip can now be booked for the DEPOSIT price of £40 non refundable deposit payable when you book to which will be added Meetup booking fees followed by a balance payment of £89 (two nights) or £99 (three nights) payable by BACS 12 weeks before the event being 5th June 2026.
You can also pay deposit and balance together through BACS at the outset without booking fees but please advise that you are doing this so we can add you to the event participant list manually.
Please DO NOT pay deposits alone through BACS avoiding Meetup booking fees as this is not acceptable to Meetup and in the long run will make it impossible to continue providing the service we do through Meetup.
BACS Details (Balances and Full Payment only)
Account Code: 40848442
Sort Code: 56-00-61Account Name: Peak Activities & Leisure Limited
Our bank don't immediately tell us who payments are from so if you can put in the reference your name and the name of the event that will be a huge help in reconciling payments quickly e.g. ConwayWales !
If you have to cancel more than 28 clear days before the event start date you will get a full refund of any balance paid, 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!)
Please address any questions about the weekend directly to gordon@peakmeetupgroup.com or via Meetup
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