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Cycling & Walking Holidays in the Peak District

The Peak District offers numerous historic hamlets, villages and dales most easily accessed by bike, however there are many fantastic trails, quiet streams, great ridges and so on which can only be discovered by taking to 2 feet.

By combining walking & cycling you cover a good distance whilst also accessing some of the best scenery only revealed to the walker.

You can choose to travel light & have your luggage transported for you between overnights stops or alternatively, carry your luggage with you in the panniers provided, which are mounted on a rear rack.

 

What the Price Includes      General Information       Booking Conditions



 
   


Villages & Dales

4 Days / 4 Nights

Moderate


Lying on the edge of the Dark & White Peak areas of the Peak District, Hathersage is perfectly placed to explore the best of the National Park. The village was named Morton by Charlotte Bronte in her Novel 'Jayne Eyre' & is also the resting place of Little John from Robin Hood. Your journey South takes you through numerous limestone villages with many traditional country pubs on offer. A fine walk to Castleton offers superb views & attractive woodlands whilst the return walk takes you along 'The Great Ridge' providing simply stunning scenery. Castleton lies beneath the Norman Peveral Castle & this superb location is also home to a number of interesting caves & show caverns. The Upper Derwent Reservoirs ride provides a distinctly alpine feel & the gently undulating route has a more rugged feel than the limestone villages of the White Peak.


With Luggage Transfer £270 or Without £230
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Pure Peak District

5 Days / 5 Nights

Moderate


This innovative tour takes you from the attractive Spa town of Buxton South along the Pennine Bridleway past the ‘Stonehenge of the Peak’ Arbor Low to Bakewell. Walks through picture postcard Mosal Dale, Millers Dale & the delightfully named Water-cum-Jolly-Dale take to ‘Cathedral of the Peak’ Tideswell. Back on 2 wheels you continue to Castleton via the forested banks of the Derwent & Ladybower reservoirs. An unforgettable walk over Jacobs Ladder past Kinder Scout takes you to the attractive village of Hayfield before your final cycle back to Buxton.


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With Luggage Transfer £345 or Without £265
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Chatsworth House & Millers Dale

2 Days / 2 Nights

Easy

Your tour starts from the tiny hamlet at Monsal Head which sits above the Wye Valley & offers spectacular views & a number of fine country pubs nearby. Your day in the saddle will take you through a number of pretty limestone villages before arriving at Chatsworth House, arguably the finest manor house in England. You will continue through the ancient town of Bakewell with a chance to sample the delicious pudding. Taking to 2 feet your second day will take you along the banks of the river Wye through the picture postcard scenery at St Peters Dale, Litton, Cressbrook and Millers Dale.

£135 (No luggage transfer required)
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Buxton & The Wye Valley

3 Days / 3 Nights

Moderate

This innovative tour takes you from the attractive Spa town of Buxton South along the Pennine Bridleway past the ‘Stonehenge of the Peak’ Arbor Low to the charming village of Youlgrave. A choice of 2 routes takes you through Bakewell or the Chatsworth estate before arriving at picture postcard Monsal Head. This small, peaceful hamlet is well known for the fantastic views over The Wye valley. Your walk takes you along the River Wye & through memorable scenery consisting of limestone gorges, dramatic cliffs & rolling green fields. Another fine ride takes you back through a number of attractive villages to arrive back in Buxton for onward travel or an extra night if you prefer.

With Luggage Transfer £225 or Without £185
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Stanage Edge, Ladybower & Castleton

2 Days / 2 Nights

Moderate

Quiet country lanes take you through the Hope Valley to the Upper Derwent Valley reservoirs. Situated amongst forested banks of pine beneath the surrounding high moorland this enjoyable ride has a distinctive alpine feel.The reservoirs blend in perfectly with the surrounding landscape and the gently undulating route offers a more rugged surrounding landscape than the limestone countryside to the South. Fine ridge walks offer fantastic views throughout your walk and the historic town of Hathersage is a perfect base for your time in the Peak.

£135 (No luggage transfer required)
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What the Price Includes

Fantastic Routes
All our routes are along quiet country lanes & tracks. Routes are designed to take you to the most interesting attractions, picturesque villages & outstanding scenery the Peak District has to offer.

Our detailed maps and route notes ensure easy navigation & take you to the best cafes & pubs. Opening times, telephone numbers & general details are provided for all the places you will pass, allowing you to plan lunch stops, rest stops etc

Our routes have been designed to keep away from the main roads, avoid killer hills & to take in the nicest & most unspoilt parts of the Peak District.

Accommodation
Most places you will stay are small family run B&B's, country pubs & guesthouses.

Local knowledge is invaluable when choosing good accommodation & all the places you will stay have been carefully selected on grounds of location, character, friendliness of the staff and cleanliness.

All prices are based on 2 people sharing either a twin or double room. If you would like to book a single supplement please state this on the booking form & we will contact you to discuss prices & availability.

Bikes & Equipment
Our bikes are either Dawes Discovery hybrid/trail bikes or XC 1.4 or 1.6 24 gear mountain bikes if you prefer.

All bikes come fully serviced, clean & in excellent condition. We have a choice of sizes to ensure you get a bike which is right for you.

All bikes come fitted with handlebar bags which allow you to carry camera, wallet, snacks etc. All bikes also come fitted with water bottle holders, cycle computer, bell, map holders, rear pannier & also puncture repair kit, pump, multi tool, locks & helmets are provided.

Local Information
Your are provided with historical information about all the towns & villages you will pass through, interesting facts about the area and all relevant information about the attractions & amenities nearby.

Emergency Backup number
In the unlikely event that you have any problems you have that piece of mind to know that we are always only a phone call away. It doesn’t happen very often but it’s reassuring to know that we will come to rescue you if required.

Luggage Transfer Option
If you chose the luggage transfer option we will pick your bags up in the morning & deliver them to your next overnight stop so that they are waiting for you when you arrive. This allows you to travel light & not worry about carrying all your things with you each day.

General Information

Fitness
A reasonable level of fitness is required on all tours. You don’t need to be super fit but there are a few hills on all tours – this is the Peak District! Obviously the ability to ride a bike is essential.

Tour Guide
Easy : 10 - 20 miles of almost flat cycling but a few small hills.
Moderate: 15 - 30 miles of undulating tracks & country lanes with 2-3 longer hills.
Hard: 20 - 40 miles with a number of difficult hills.

Start Location & Dates
All tours depart on any day of the week subject to accommodation availability.

Most tours are designed so that you start from a Location with good rail links and travel by public transport is recommended.

Preparation
The weather in the Peak District can be very Changeable so it is always advisable to come prepared. Check the weather forecast before departing on any ride & always take suitable clothing & equipment as necessary.

Bikes
All bikes are serviced after every ride, however problems do occasionally occur. In the event that you are unable to fix your bike you can always call our emergency back up line & we will come to meet you & either fix your bike or bring a new one for you.

You are provided with spare inner tubes, pumps & puncture repair kits. Punctures can happen at any time so it is important that you know how to fix one (or find someone who can). Everything you need & detailed instructions are provided so you can fix punctures for yourself.

Peak Tours does not accept liability for any accidents which may occur whilst you are out on your ride. Please exercise due care & attention at all times to avoid any accident or injury to yourselves or anyone else.

Booking Conditions

Booking
To book a tour please send a completed booking form & Peak Tours will confirm your booking by email, and send you an invoice for (a) deposit of £50 per person on all holidays or (b) The full holiday cost. If only the deposit is paid at time of booking then full payment of the holiday is required no less than 6 weeks before the start of your holiday. No further reminder is sent. If you book your holiday within 6 weeks of the holiday start date, the full holiday cost is required at time of booking.

Consumer Protection
In order to comply with EU Travel Regulations 1992 your deposit & final payment will be held in a trust fund until your holiday is completed. This is to ensure the financial security of your holiday.

Cancellation by You
If you cancel your holiday the person who signed the booking form must notify us in writing and will be subject to the following cancellation charges from the date of receipt of your letter.

Notice of Cancellation Charge (% of Full Price)
More than 42 days before start date Deposit (£50 each)
29 – 42 days 35%
15 – 28 days 50%
Less than 14 days before start date 100%


Cancellation by Peak Tours

In the unlikely event that we have to cancel a holiday you will be entitled to a full refund.

Insurance
We strongly recommend that you take out adequate holiday insurance including medical cover, personal accident, loss of belongings & cancellation cover. We cannot be held responsible for your own illness, injury or loss/damage of your belongings while on holiday.

Price
All prices are in Stirling (GBP) and are valid for 2007/08. Price includes everything as listed on the website and is based on 2 people sharing.

Group Tours
We reserve the right to cancel a holiday or offer an alternative date if there are not enough people on the tour. In the unlikely event this should happen we will notify you no later than 4 weeks before your departure date.

Bikes & Equipment
With the interests of safety we reserve the right to refuse bike hire to those who we do not consider to be competent cyclists. You are responsible for the care & safe keeping of any equipment you use which belongs to Peak Tours. You will ensure that bikes are securely locked to an immovable object when left unattended. In the event that the bike and/or any accessories are lost or stolen you shall indemnify us for the cost of replacing those items.

Accommodation
We will always do our best to ensure that your accommodation is within accordance to our advertising & your booking requirements. In some locations accommodation is limited & it may be necessary to change some of the details from those advertised or requested. We will notify you of any such alterations as soon as we can, offering alternative arrangements of at least equivalent standard.

Customer Satisfaction
We aim to ensure you have an enjoyable holiday & welcome feedback (positive or negative) on all aspects of our holidays so that we can continue to improve them. If you have any problems or are unhappy in anyway with any aspect of the holiday please call us at the earliest opportunity so that action can be taken to remedy the problem. Any complaint made to Peak Tours after your holiday should be made in writing within 28 days of your return home.