A Long Weekend in the Peak District

Date: 26th – 29th March 2026

Base Location: Bakewell, Derbyshire
Price: £60
Overview: This is a weekend of walking and community in March, based in the famous Derbyshire ‘Peaks’ village of Bakewell. Picture above; Mam Tor.

This walking itinerary is designed to showpiece the various different styles of scenery in the Peak District, from the ridge walk across to Mam Tor which is like being on top of the world (see photo above), …

…to the Tolkein-esque gnarled tree and silver stream ancient woodland of Padley Gorge (see photo below), …

…to the classical village walk from Bakewell to Edensor village (pronounced En-zuh) at the foot of the majestic Chatsworth House, nestled in gentle rolling Derbyshire hills.

You’ll need to arrange your own accommodation for the Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

Details of this event can be found at:
https://www.kissingconsciousness.com/peaks

Thursday evening: Arrive in Bakewell. Optional evening meal at in the town.
Friday: A morning walk from Castleton up Mam Tor, followed by an optional visit to Speedwell Cavern. Optional communal evening meal in Bakewell.
Saturday: A morning walk exploring Padley Gorge, followed by lunch, optionally at The Fox House, and an optional communal evening meal back in Bakewell.
Sunday: A morning walk from Bakewell to Chatsworth House, followed by optional lunch on the Chatsworth Estate.

Booking a Place
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Group Ethos
This is an inclusive, boundaries respecting group. Participants must act in accordance with this at all times. Failure to do so will result in instant removal from the event and group without refund.