Contours Walking Holidays
Walk seven distinct dales of the Peaks on a short break or full-length walking holiday, with map, guidebook, accommodation and daily luggage transfer included. You'll visit the grounds of Chatsworth House and the Georgian streets of spa-town Buxton, and clamber gritstone edges along tranquil valleys.
Contours Walking Holidays
https://www.contours.co.uk/white-peak-way-trail
A circular walking holiday through the magnificent Peak District National Park.
From £380 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.
“The beautiful (and at times challenging, thanks to the rain and mud) dales were a wonderful new experience to us.”Mrs Locke, USA
“I really love long distance walks in the UK. I had some trouble the first couple of days with the heat and jet lag and a considerable detour which got me pretty lost (I didn't have a compass, and was lucky to be able to reach very helpful people in the office--thanks!) As I said before, I really enjoy doing this. I'm on my own for most of the time with only sheep for company; and it's very good for the mind, soul, and body. I would like to thank Ben for his amazingly friendly and loquacious emails. He was so great to communicate with, and he got me through a terrible day, which I don't blame on anyone (except, to a degree, global warming?) Ben was amazing in "talking" to me before the trip and during the walk. He was full of information and advice, and I really appreciated his emails. I also thank whoever the gentleman was in the office on the day I called in a fury and panic and complete collapse in the heat and not managing to find the path... I was not at my best, to put it mildly, and I'm grateful for the tolerant help.”Dr Brockman, USA
“Fabulous break and the logistics were all seamless - thanks! I will be back for another holiday - hopefully with friends in tow!”Dr Sprague, UK
“Thanks for organising it at such short notice, during the busy season”Mr Deadman, Australia
“Wonderful landscape.”Mrs Krause, Germany
“Excellent in terms of organisation, all accommodation more than satisfactory.”Mr Attree, UK
“The route descriptions were mostly very detailed and very helpful.”Ms Cole, USA
“We actually walked some, not all of it, due to weather, but it was still a great itinerary. 99% super directions and bookings - thank you.”Mr Giles, USA
“It was very well organised (thank you). I enjoyed the variety of the walk. I felt that there was a good mixture of walking in the dales and gorges and walking on the hills. The towns and villages were picturesque but not overly quaint. The people were friendly.”Mr Bakes, UK