Peak District Walkers, Hikers, Ramblers and Leisure Group

Matlock is pretty normal but Bonsall and Matlock Bath are both pretty weird. Bonsall once renowned for the most UFO sightings in the UK and Matlock Bath for it's fish and chip eating motorbikers and general attempt to be a tacky seaside resort but about as far from the sea as you can get. It hasn't always been like that as both were major centres for lead mining and cloth manufacture in their day.

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

Well behaved dogs are welcome on most of our walks but must not be constantly barking and must be put on a short lead when near farm animals or signs require it.

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

We do not wait for latecomers!

Rated: No major strenuous sections but rocky and hard going in places.
Distance: < 9 miles

Out onto the wilds of Meltham, Holme and Wessenden Moors for a 15 mile yomp that has everything.

Pretty scenery counterposed with wild, wild moors. Lovely.

Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead due to ground nesting birds. No exceptions please.

There are two small car parks at Digley Reservoir so park where you can and we'll meet on the road / dam between the two.

No big mountains but no easy going either so expect a full day out. Opportunities for a wild swimming break if anyone interested.

May be lots of undergrowth so consider that if contemplating shorts.

Meet 10:15am for prompt 10:30am departure.

Abney Moor can be a magical place to go walking and this route should take you away from the madding crowds.

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

Well behaved dogs are welcome on most of our walks but must not be constantly barking and must be put on a short lead when near farm animals or signs require it.

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

We do not wait for latecomers!

Meet 10:45am for prompt 11am start.

Rated: Mostly easy with some slightly more moderate sections.

Distance: < 8 miles

Haworth is indelibly joined to the incredible literary talent of the Bronte sisters who lived a quiet and sheltered existence at the village parsonage with their elderly father in the early years of the 19th Century.

Their literary output was amazing and novels like Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights are as well known today as ever with numerous films and dramatisations that they could scarcely have imagined.

Maybe we can arrange our own private showing of the latest , "Emily", over the course of the weekend.

The village is now a literary magnet for visitors from all over the world.

The hostel is an amazing, Victorian Gothic mansion on a grand scale built as the family home of a local mill owner. Inside the building the sweeping staircase, ornate painted glass, richly carved oak and plaster friezes hint at the building’s opulent past.

The Bronte museum is well worth a visit at some point over the weekend being the parsonage where the family lived and provides some great insights into their lives and loves.

One of our walks will fittingly begin at the historic parsonage / museum and head out almost immediately into the lovely Penistone Hill Country Park and from there via the Bronte Way to the Bronte Bridge and Bronte Waterfalls. This then takes us up onto the wild moors traversed by the Pennine Way and reaching at its furthest point the ruins said to be the inspiration for Wuthering Heights.

As usual we shall have a choice of walks on Saturday and Sunday possibly also making use of the local heritage steal railway and a "bonus" for those able to make a 10:30am start on Friday October 12th.

This is a fully catered weekend including two evening meals, two help yourself breakfasts and two lunch packups. Hot drinks are included throughout the weekend but bring your own alchoholic beverages and as we don't provide biscuits, cakes and desserts if you are kind enough to bring some of these to share they will be very much appreciated by all.

The cost at this point is now just £99 per person all inclusive which needs to be paid when you book.

If you have to cancel more than 28 clear days before the event start date you will get a full refund less 15% cancellation fee. If you cancel with less than 28 but more than 14 clear days notice the cancellation fee increases to 50%. No refunds will be provided to those cancelling with less than 14 clear days notice. ("clear" means does not include event start date or cancellation date!

Please address any questions about the weekend to gordon@peakmeetupgroup.com or via Meetup