Bakewell to Buxton
51
miles (82 km)
2nd January
to 24th December
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.
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-southern-section
A scenic walk from Bakewell to Buxton along the valleys and dales of the Peak District National Park.
From £465 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.
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.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPWS1 | From Bakewell to Buxton | 4 days walking | £465 | |
| WPWS2 | From Bakewell to Buxton | 5 days walking | £555 |
Travel to Bakewell where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Bakewell to Youlgreave. 11.5 miles (18.5km)
Youlgreave to Alstonefield. 13.5 miles (21.5km)
Alstonefield to Hartington. 14.5 miles (23km)
Hartington to Buxton. 12 miles (19km)
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.
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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