White Peak Way - South Section
Explore the southern stretch of the White Peak Way on a shortened self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
White Peak Way - South Section
https://www.contours.co.uk/white-peak-way-south-section
A circular walking holiday through the magnificent Peak District National Park.
From £490 per person
From the Georgian streets of the old spa-town of Buxton, the White Peak Way dips through seven distinct dales of the Peak District National Park. It clambers along ridges and traverses gritstone edges, wanders the green grounds of Chatsworth House, follows riverbanks through tranquil valleys, and even explores the rock chambers, tunnels and steps carved by an eccentric Victorian vicar. Historic villages such as Bakewell and Youlgreave also add to the character of the area, with their distinctive pastries and traditions, giving this walk a well-rounded, charming atmosphere throughout. Book a walking holiday on the White Peak Way and immerse yourself in this beautiful region.
From £615 per person
Visit the opulent grounds of Haddon Hall and the mysterious stone circles of Stanton Moor on this walking holiday along the south section of the White Peak Way.
Past rock formations and the very village that inspired Charlotte Bronte to write Jane Eyre, the trail rambles through beautiful Derbyshire dales, where rich riverside scenery teems with wildlife.
The final section of the trail incorporates lush water meadows and the beautiful Horseshoe Dale, before pressing on to the old spa town of Buxton.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPWS1 | From Bakewell to Buxton | 4 days walking | £615 | |
| WPWS2 | From Bakewell to Buxton | 5 days walking | £735 |
Travel to Bakewell where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Bakewell to Youlgreave. 11.5 miles (18.5km)
Youlgreave to Alstonefield(T). 13.5 miles (21.5km)
Alstonefield(T) to Hartington. 14.5 miles (23km)
Hartington to Buxton. 12.5 miles (20km)
Depart from Buxton 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:
Hopping across the stepping stones at the foot of Thorpe Cloud.
Clambering to the tremendous viewpoint at Thor’s Cave.
Exploring Haddon Hall, a stunning English Tudor house.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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