Group led Cycling and Walking Holidays in the Peak District

Guided Tours

If you are not familiar with the Peak District but would like to see the best of the area then why not try a 1 day guided tour? You will be supplied with bikes & equipment and travel along the best routes available.

Routes have been carefully designed to avoid main roads, avoid killer hills, see the most impressive scenery, stop in the nicest villages and your knowledgeable & friendly tour leader will ensure you have the most enjoyable, informative & memorable journey around.

A reasonable level of fitness is required as all tours encounter some hills.

Price (Per Person)

1 Day Tours

Alpine Trails (15, 26 or 36 miles)
From Hathersage you will pass through Bamford and cross the the Ladybower reservoir to the Upper Derwent Reservoirs. This fantastic trail takes you round the banks of the Ladybower, Derwent & Howden reservoirs, famous for being the place where 617 ‘Dambusters’ squadron tested the bouncing bomb. The reservoirs blend in perfectly with the surrounding hills carpeted in alpine woodland. The longer route also takes in the charming villages of Hope & Castleton which has a number of fine country pubs, 3 show caverns & an 11th century Norman castle.

Historic Villages (21 miles)
Travelling South you will pass through Grindleford to the infamous plague village of Eyam, which has a number of interesting buildings including the 17th century manor house at Eyam Hall. Away from Eyam takes you through rolling fields criss crossed by row upon row of drystone walls through the pretty village of Foolow. You will continue past St Peters Stone to Litton before arriving at the ancient village of Tideswell, known locally as ‘Cathedral of the Peak’ because of its imposing 13th century church. You will continue through Great Hucklow to an amazing ridge at Bretton before a memorable descent through Abney & back to Hathersage.

Limestone Beauty (20 miles)
This is an easy / moderate ride mostly along quiet country lanes with a few sections on gravel tracks & trails. Leaving Biggin you will pass through the ancient village of Hartington and continue along gently undulating country lanes to Alstonefield, an area which is very popular with walkers. You will continue along quiet country lanes the picture postcard scenary at Dovedale & the beautiful architecture at Ilam. You will continue to the charming village of Tissington, famous for the distinctive 500 year old hall & the ancient tradition of Welldresing. The flat traffic free bridleway takes you back to to your starting point at Biggin.

Group Tours

If you enjoy the company of others while you cycle and/or walk then our group tours offer just that. Groups are between 6-14 which allows the group to bond more easily & is less disruptive to the local community. Tours are led by a local leader who knows the area well & will be on hand to answer any questions which you may have as well as helping with any cycling advice.

Your tour leader cycles and/or walks with you for the morning of each days tour and leaves the afternoon free for you to follow the suggested route as a group or detour to some of the many interesting destinations available. The price includes luggage transfer between each overnight stop.

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 & availablity. Most places we will stay are small family run B&B's & guesthouses so please book early as single rooms are often limited.

Cycling

Heart of the Peak - £295 (4 days / 4 nights)

Wed 24th - Sun 28th September 2008

Historic Villages & Alpine Trails - £165 (2 days / 2 nights)

Sat 26th - Sun 27th July 2008

Walking

Glacial Gorges - £295 (4 Days / 5 nights)

Sun 12th -Thu 16th October 2008