Hiking weekend away - Hartington Hall, Peak District with local firework display

• What we'll do:

Affordable two day hiking weekend in the Peak District National Park, Derbyshire with one overnight stay Saturday night.

Leave early Saturday morning, stay Saturday night at YHA Hartington Hall, a historic 17th-century manor house with log fires, oak panelling and plenty of original features (see photo above).

Meet at High Barnet station 07:30 a.m. Saturday morning for car sharing or meet us outside YHA Hartington Hall 11:00 a.m. Saturday if travelling independently.

Hike Saturday and Sunday, return Sunday evening.

Optional visit to bonfire and firework display in Leek or Buxton Saturday evening (extra cost).

This Meetup event only contains a summary of information about this weekend away. Further details are available here: http://southhertshikers.uk/event-details/2018/11/03/weekend-hartington.html
Please note that RSVPs will close on 23rd Sept 2018 or earlier if all spaces are taken.

COST AND PAYMENT

The price is now reduced to £21 for 1 night bed only budget accommodation in single-gender shared room (typically 4 - 6 beds) @ £21.00 per night. Members of YHA (or another Hostelling International association) get £3 per night reduction so it's £18. For this weekend, 100% of what you pay goes to YHA.

Breakfast, other meals, transport and admission to firework display are not included

The number on the weekend will be a minimum of 4, maximum 12. If you sign up for this weekend, we shall let you know when payment is due and how to pay. Please don't book travel, etc. until your place is confirmed and you have paid.

TRANSPORT OPTIONS

-Train or coach to Buxton then bus High Peak 442 to Hartington village then walk then walk 500 metres up hill (No Sunday bus service but organisers can drive you to Buxton Sunday by prior arrangement.)
-Own car or car sharing (if available), 146 mls each way plus 11 - 13 mls each way to Leek or Buxton for firework display. For car sharing, the suggested contribution to the driver is 318 mls @ 7.5p = £23.85 return for each passenger.

ACCOMMODATION

YHA accommodation in shared single gender room (bunk beds).

MEALS

Prepare your own food in the self-catering kitchen or buy breakfast, packed lunch, evening meal at YHA Hartington or Saturday evening meal in pub.

ARRIVAL TIME SATURDAY

We can check in 3 p.m. to 11 pm.

HIKING PLANS

Saturday: Wolfscote Dale/Biggin Dale approx 10 miles, some hills.

Sunday: Manifold Valley, approx. 8 miles some hills.

PLACES OF INTEREST

YHA Hartington Hall https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-hartington-hall

• What to bring

For weekend: overnight bag or rucksack with wash kit, night clothes, change of clothes. Towels NOT provided. For further details, please see South Herts Hikers Info Page 'C' Staying in YHA Accommodation http://southhertshikers.uk/info/

For hikes: Hiking boots with good grip (footpaths may be steep, slippery or muddy in places), suitable outdoor clothing for weather conditions including extra layer for outdoor stops and waterproof jacket for rain. Drink essential, packed lunches recommended. Further details on South Herts Hikers Info Page 'A' Lowland Hikes and Page 'B' Hill walking http://southhertshikers.uk/info/

• Important to know
You need suitable ID, see https://www.yha.org.uk/terms-and-conditions section 3

QUESTIONS WHEN YOU BOOK

When you sign up via Meetup, you will be asked:
-Are you taking our accommodation or booking independently?
-Are you male or female? (if not clear from your profile, so that we know which room to book you into)
-Are you a member of YHA England & Wales or another country's association affiliated to Hostelling International?
-Are you travelling independently or would you like to join car sharing (if available)?
-If you would like to join car sharing, would you be a driver or a passenger, what time can you leave and from where?