Guided Walks in the Peak District

Hill Walking Weekends led by Andy New, a qualified outdoor enthusiast who is a regular at Birds Nest Cottage.

Andy, who holds many activity leader qualfications, has been working with private clients, charities and voluntary organisations for the past few years and we have secured him for a few 'taster' sessions in the beautiful Peak District National Park. Check out Andy's website.

Sample itinerary:

• Friday - Meet and greet, kit check and discuss walks
• Saturday - Breakfast and drive to walk start for around 9:30, full day on the hill, with rest stops finishing around 5pm for return to Birds Nest. Evening is your own, or join up with the group for food and a drink at one of the many restaurants in Glossop.
• Sunday - Breakfast and drive to walk for a 9:30 start, slightly shorter walk aiming to finish around 4pm to allow travel home.

Walks available are based around individuals general fitness level (GFL) of 5:

• Castleton Round - Mam Tor and Lose Hill via Peverill Castle and Hollins Cross. 8 miles GFL=2
• Kinder Scout from Hayfield via William Clough 6 miles GFL = 3
• Edale Round Left - via Grindsbrook Clough and Kinder Low 7 miles GFL =4
• North Kinder - Fairbrook Naze and Kinder Plateau 7 miles GFL = 5, some rough ground of trail and a little bit of basic scrambling
• Old Glossop to Bleaklow Summit via Doctors Gate (10.5 miles or 7 miles) plus option 1.5 mile walk from B&B

All walks can have long/short cut depending on ability and weather conditions.

Cost of walking weekend is best room rate plus £25.00 per person, plus transport as required.

Current dates available are: 10th & 17th May, 19th July-13th September Call or e-mail for a booking form.

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