White Peak Way - North section
Explore the northern stretch of the White Peak Way on a shortened self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
White Peak Way - North section
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A walk from Buxton to Bakewell along the dramatic landscape of Edale and the Chatsworth estate.
From £370 per person
The northern arc of the White Peak Way explores some of the best-loved scenery in Derbyshire, crossing farmland, following riverbanks, and taking in limestone scenery as it passes from Buxton to Bakewell.
Overlooked by the haunting ruins of Peveril Castle and the looming silhouette of Kinder Scout, the trail winds between characterful villages and staggering rock formations, such as the Salt Cellar and Wheel Stones. Chatsworth House provides a stately side to the walk, with its extensive gardens and grand house.
Walking along the dramatic gritstone edge at Froggatt and Curbar, with classic Derbyshire scenery below.
Stopping to visit the extraordinary Chatsworth House, used as the set for Downton Abbey.
Celebrating the completion of your walk with a slice of traditional Bakewell Pudding.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPWN1 | From Buxton to Bakewell | 3 days walking | £370 | |
| WPWN2 | From Buxton to Bakewell | 6 days walking | £645 |
Travel to Buxton where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Buxton to Castleton. 18.5 miles (29.5km)
Castleton to Hathersage. 14 miles (22.5km)
Hathersage to Bakewell. 13.5 miles (21.5km)
Depart from Bakewell 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 walk more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.
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 walking on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Walker or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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