Peak District Walkers Hikers Ramblers and Leisure Group

Another of our fantastic 30k+ Challenge Walks for those who can. Not for those who like a gentle stroll!

The three peaks in question are Shining Tor, the less frequently visited Axe Edge Moor and the lovely Shutlingsloe. Medallions and certificates are awarded to the successful participants

As is usual on our Challenge Walk days we provide both printable routes and downloadable gpx tracks. We also offer complimentary use of Outdooractive 3 month trial copies for those currently without a competent mapping app on their phone and the necessary information to help you get up to speed with using this prior to the day.

THERE IS NO DESIGNATED LEADER ON THESE EVENTS SO PEOPLE CAN GO AT THEIR OWN PACE ALTHOUGH EXCEPT FOR THE FEW LOONIES WHO WANT TO FELL RUN IT OUR CHALLENGE WALKS TEND TO SPLIT EARLY ON INTO A FASTER AND SLOWER GROUP OR TWO AND IT'S NOT A COMPETITION SO BE NICE AND HELP EACH OTHER!

There will be also be a strategically sited water and pastry stop en route and plenty of photo opportunities.

Please try and share lifts where you can as parking is limited but if we get significant numbers attending there are 3 other car parks we can use beside the meet point and shuttle people there ready for the start.

Ideally arrive around 8am for registration with refreshments available and then everyone can be ready to depart between 8:15am and 8:45am so you are not all falling over each other at the first stile.

There will be a couple of checkpoints en route to make sure everyone is ok and "finishing line" back at the start for final refreshments and medallions to hang on your mantlepiece.

Emergency transport is available if any participants get into problems on the day.

Let's give it a blast!

Overall distance: 30k

Accumulated ascent: 1080m

Nearest postcode: SK11 0BE (care as unreliable in rural areas)

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OS Grid Ref: SJ 97723 71462

Soldiers Lump / Black Hill is a well known meeting of paths location on the Pennine Way and the high point at Holme Moss where the road is frequently blocked by snow in winter. We shall take the quarry route up and return via the Pennine Way.

No snow to worry about at this time of year and hopefully with the long dry spell we have had a lot less boggy ground as well.

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.

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

We do not wait for latecomers!

We have had a fabulous weekend every time we have stayed in this venue in the past so for 2026 why not make it a Summer Break and enjoy the sea and sand as well as the great location, Whitby Fish and Chips, North Yorkshire Moors etc etc.

GREAT hostel in Robin Hoods Bay, brilliant coastal and moorland walks, steam train ride, fish and chips (and alternatives) in Whitby on Saturday night, even wild swimming (in the sea) for those who want it. This weekend could not be bettered.

After many visits to the Whitby area over the years we can't remember a single weekend that wasn't absolutely wonderful. The atmosphere in the town itself, the rugged coastline with crashing waves and the enormous variety and beauty of the North Yorkshire Moors makes this one a no brainer.

We have once again exclusive use of the highly recommended Old School House in Robin Hoods Bay for Friday and Saturday night, breakfasts and packed lunches Saturday and Sunday, included dinner on Friday night and Saturday night at one of Whitby's top fish restaurants paid individually. There is a choice of walks on Saturday and Sunday and so much more.

Friday arrival at our accommodation is from anytime after 6pm but we will lay on a bonus walk for those who can get to the Dalby Forest area for a 11am start, meeting in the car park at Thornton le Dale for 10:45am. This is also a great area for mountain biking if anyone is interested.

This is intended to be a sociable event all weekend so expect some staying up late, board games and card games and possibly even some lively music if that's what people want. If you are a sensitive sleeper ear plugs are a good idea but we turn the volume down after 10pm which is a requirement of the owners.

Help yourself breakfasts, hot drinks and packed lunches are included as well as simple bunkhouse fodder on Friday night but NOT Saturday as we are eating out in Whitby. There is an express bus to and from Whitby town but most will want to join a coastal walk in and maybe stay a little later than the last bus and get a shared taxi (about £5 pp) or you can use Gordon's very late night walk back in the dark along the cycle track!

Accommodation is single sex bunk rooms of a variety of sizes with full bedding provided but not towels. There is no scope for twin/double rooms at this venue.

Saturday and Sunday we intend to have both short and long walks planned to hopefully meet everyone's requirements. Cycling is also possible as is an optional steam train ride or boat trip from Whitby harbour. These will be detailed with the event information pack a couple of weeks beforehand.

This trip can now be booked for just £129 (£40 non refundable) payable when you book to which will be added Meetup booking fees although you can pay this via BACS without booking fees as long as you tell us so we can add you to the attendee list manually.

Those who previously paid a deposit now have a balance payment of £89 payable by BACS 12 weeks before the event being 1st May 2026.

BACS Details:
Account Code: 40848442
Sort Code: 56-00-61

Account 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. Name/Whitby

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!)

Obviously if circumstances change and we are unable to go ahead full refunds will be made without cancellation charges of any sort.

Other meetup groups do trips at similar venues for more than twice our price which is only possible as all our organisers and walk leaders are unpaid volunteers and we only seek to cover our costs on weekends.

It would not be possible to provide the range of events we do or to cover the cost of insurance and now increasing Meetup fees if we were not a subscription based group which means paying an annual subscription of £10pa or a Life Membership subscription in which case further payments are not necessary.

If attending our weekends away as an unpaid or lapsed subscriber or as a non member guest you are required to pay an additional £10 when balances become due.

Continuing our 30k+ Walk Challenge events, this one is not in a national park but rather special nonetheless.

The Belvoir Witches Challenge Walk is a 23 mile circular route around the Vale of Belvoir (pronounced Beever!) which covers ground associated with a family of three witches. The Witches of Belvoir were three women, Joan Flower, a mother and Margaret and Philippa, her two daughters who were accused of witchcraft in England around 1618.

The route which begins and ends in the village of Bottesford visits the neighbouring villages of Easthorpe and Muston to reach Grantham Canal at Muston Bridge. It follows the canal via Stenwith Bridge, Woolsthorpe Bridge, Longmoor Bridge, Casthorpe Bridge, and Denton Bridge before crossing the canal at Harlaxton Bridge and leaving it to skirt around Denton Reservoir before reaching the village of Denton. The route then continues along Sewstern Lane to the village of Woolsthorpe by Belvoir and then it passes closely on the north side of Belvoir Castle to follow the Jubilee Way through Old Park Wood and Barkestone Wood from where it continues to the village of Plungar. The Grantham Canal is then followed once more, this time to Redmile and to Bottesford Wharf and the Belvoir Road taking us through local paths back to the start.

As is usual on our Challenge Walk days we provide both printable routes and downloadable gpx tracks. We also offer complimentary use of Outdooractive 3 month trial copies for those currently without a competent mapping app on their phone and the necessary information to help you get up to speed with using this prior to the day.

THERE IS NO DESIGNATED LEADER SO PEOPLE CAN GO AT THEIR OWN PACE ALTHOUGH EXCEPT FOR THE FEW LOONIES WHO WANT TO FELL RUN IT OUR CHALLENGE WALKS TEND TO SPLIT EARLY ON INTO A FASTER AND SLOWER GROUP OR TWO AND IT'S NOT A COMPETITION SO BE NICE AND HELP EACH OTHER!

There will be also be a strategically sited water and pastry stop en route and plenty of photo opportunities.

Please try and share lifts where you can to minimise disruption to the local community.

We meet at the Bottisford Coop which opens at 7am for drinks, snacks and toilet"! Arrive by 8am for registration with refreshments available and then everyone can be ready to depart between 8:15am and 8:45am so you are not all falling over each other at the first stile.
There will be a couple of checkpoints en route to make sure everyone is ok and "finishing line" back at the start for final refreshments and medallions to hang on your mantlepiece.

Emergency transport is available if any participants get into problems on the day.