Limestone Way Highlights
Sample the Limestone Way on a short self-guided walking holiday: the perfect weekend getaway. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included
Limestone Way Highlights
https://www.contours.co.uk/Limestone-Way-Highlights
A walk through the White Peak area of the Peak District National Park, from Rocester to Castleton.
From £370 per person
From the impregnable keep of Peveril Castle to the dramatic gorge of Cave Dale, the Limestone Way explores some of the most spectacular sights the White Peak region of the Peak District National Park has to offer.
This area is full of craggy limestone outcroppings and ancient woodland awash with wildflowers, and it’s rich in historic villages, too. It all comes together as an unparalleled mix of dramatic landscapes, tranquil spaces, and welcoming, stone-built settlements.
From £370 per person
Depart from the trail's starting point at Matlock on a short break along the most picturesque stretch of the Limestone Way. Orchids crowd the woodland floor on tranquil trails through the dales, while white-throated dippers flit beside riverside paths along the River Bradford.
As welcoming local villages provide natural rest stops along the trail, this is the perfect gentle walk, offset by dramatic limestone scenery and brilliant viewpoints such as Robin Hood’s Stride.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIMEH1 | From Matlock to Castleton | 2 days walking | £370 | |
| LIMEH2 | From Matlock to Castleton | 3 days walking | £490 | |
| LIMEH3 | From Matlock to Castleton | 4 days walking | £610 |
The ancient custom of well dressing occurs in many Derbyshire towns and villages between May and September. Due to the increase in people visiting such villages and taking part in well dressing celebrations, availability at accommodations in the surrounding area can be affected. If you would like to walk during this time, please contact us to discuss availability and we will be happy to assist.
Please note that Castleton, Monyash, Youlgreave, Bonsall and, most famously, Tissington, all hold well dressing celebrations. For more information about well dressing, where and when the events occur, please check the Visit Peak District website here.
Travel to Matlock where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Matlock to Monyash(L). 14.5 miles (23.5km) / 2110 ft (643 m) ascent
Monyash(L) to Castleton. 14.5 miles (23km) / 1640 ft (500 m) ascent
Depart from Castleton after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
Exploring the fine limestone scenery of the White Peak, including caves, cliffs, and rocky formations.
Visiting the many charming Derbyshire towns and villages along the trail.
Experiencing the classic Derbyshire landscape: a mix of rolling pastures criss-crossed by drystone walls, shady woodland and beautiful valleys.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
To find out more about the weather forecast for your chosen holiday's general location, please see the following websites:
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