Fri 10th July 2020
Date
2 Walking Days
Duration
Peak District
Location
2
Grade

Dovedale & The Roaches Walking Weekend

Our Dovedale and The Roaches walking weekend offers some of the finest scenic guided walking at lower heights with plenty of hidden gems and amazing scenery to see. The weekend walks in the White Peak of the Peak District National Park makes the most of this fantastic scenery amongst a diverse mix of heather landscape and dramatic rock formations that make this region particularly unique.

Highlights

  • Dramatic limestone landscapes
  • Rock formations along The Roaches
  • Walking across the stepping stones at Dovedale
  • Stunning scenery
INCLUDED
2 days of scenic guided walking Experienced guide
Transport for the walk(s) Social Evening
Tour leader throughout
NOT INCLUDED
Meals and drinks
Accommodation

 

Accommodation for this tour is not included. For accommodation information and all essential tour information please click on the ‘Trip Notes’ tab.

Additional information

Min Age16
1

Friday – (Optional) Welcome Evening

Friday Welcome Evening (optional) is 8.30pm in Hartington village where there are two local inns. It’s a chance for everyone on the weekend to meet and the Country Adventures tour leader will be on hand to answer any questions about the planned walks. If you’re unable to make it to the Welcome Evening, the booking confirmation will detail everything you need to know about the weekend.

2

Saturday - Walk Day

Grade 2 walk – The Roaches 9 miles (14.4km), with 1630 ft (497m) of ascent

Complimentary transport from Hartington village will leave at 9.45am to take us to the start of a circular guided walk along The Roaches. This is a stunning walking region with dramatic rock features and elevated scenic viewpoints. Exploring the grit-stone ridge of The Roaches the walk has views of Jodrell Bank Observatory and takes us to Lud’s Church, a deep chasm of rock and lichen caused by a long-ago collapsed cave system. At 9 miles and 1630ft of overall hill ascent the walk is a good Grade 2 walk.

At the end of the walk and time for refreshments at the nearby café, our transport will take us back to Hartington village.

In the evening, an optional social evening is planned in Hartington, where the group can meet up for a drink and enjoy an evening meal together.

3

Sunday - Walk Day & Departure Day

Grade 2 walk – Dovedale 8.4 miles (13.5km), with 1568 ft (478m) of ascent

Today’s linear guided walk starts in Dovedale, a renowned beauty spot in the Peak District, and follows a picturesque countryside footpath back to Hartington village. In the morning, our transport will start out from Hartington village to take us to Ilam where todays walk begins.

Thorpe Cloud, Dovedale and the famous ‘Stepping Stones offers a stunning walk at any time of the year with interesting limestone features in this popular beauty spot, rich in scenery and a diverse landscape.

The walk, and weekend, will finish in Hartington between 3-4pm

Essential Info

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included as part of this tour. If you require help with booking accommodation you may find the following links useful:

YHA Hartington Hall historic hostel accommodation in Hartington village

The Charles Cotton Hotel accommodation in Hartington

Booking.com search for accommodation in Hartington, Derbyshire

We recommend booking accommodation in, or near to, Hartington for easy reach to the meeting point for both the walks and social evenings.

Food & Drink

For the walk(s) please bring with you a packed lunch and refreshments. Occasionally on some guided walks (Grade 1 to 2 walks) we may pass a country inn or tea room where if we have time we can call in, however having a packed lunch with you gives the group the freedom to have lunch wherever we are on the walking route.

On Saturday evening, an optional social evening in Hartington village is organised by Country Adventures, where the group can meet up for a drink and enjoy an evening meal together.

Transport

For guided walking tours that require transport from the meeting point to the start of the walk, we use a minibus or where necessary local transport. There is no extra charge for this, it is included in the tour price.

Fitness Levels

Our walks are by no means designed to be endurance tests where everyone sets off at a blistering pace. Far from it, it’s about a fine day in the hills in good company enjoying the best of fell walking with exceptional views but it is important to state that for everyone’s walking enjoyment walking does require a minimum level of fitness and stamina. Hill / Mountain walking experience is not essential as long as you have a reasonable level of fitness. For the higher level graded walks (i.e. Challenging Grade) it is advisable that you are someone who enjoys regular cardio exercise or have experience of mountain walking and have the stamina/ leg strength in order to be better prepared for longer sections of uphill & downhill walking associated with higher mountain treks.

Walking Grades Explained

Grade 1 (Leisurely) Normally 5-8 miles, may include gentle ascents and descents of up to a total 1100ft of ascent and similar descent over a day’s walk. Easier scenic walking at lower altitudes along paths and tracks.

Grade 2 (Moderate) Normally 6-10 miles on paths and tracks, between 800ft – 1700ft of total ascent and similar descent. Longer walks, on hills and moorland.

Grade 3 (Moderate Mountain) Normally ranging from 6-10 miles, between 1700ft – 2600ft of ascent, similar descent. Longer walks, over higher ground with possibly steeper ups and downs on paths and tracks.

Grade 4 (Challenging) Normally ranging from 8-13 miles, between 1500ft – 3000+ft of ascent, similar descent, over undulating mountain terrain, walking at higher levels with steep ups and downs. Suitable for people with a good level of fitness.

Kit List

What you need to bring with you for the walks

  • Good, comfortable walking boots with a cleated sole and good ankle support are essential.
  • Waterproof jacket and over-trousers.
  • Warm, dry walking clothing. Unsuitable clothing includes Jeans or cotton tracksuit bottoms and cotton t-shirts (cotton is a poor insulating fabric and when wet it takes a long time to dry, which can lead to a rapid loss of body heat as well as being uncomfortable).
  • A number of thin layers are better than one thick/ heavy jumper. We suggest a fleece for extra warmth especially when we stop on the hills for lunch.
  • Hat and gloves (even in summer – any wind chill on the mountain tops will lead to cooler temperatures).
  • Sunglasses, sun cream.
  • Hot or cold drinks (i.e. a minimum of 2 litres of water).
  • Plenty of food and drink for lunch and snacks.
  • A rucksack large enough to carry it all in (20-30 litres), ideally with a waterproof liner.
  • Any medication you need.
  • Thermos flask. We recommend bringing warm drinks with you, as even on sunny days it can occasionally feel cooler, especially on the summits of the higher-level mountain walks.
  • Walking poles (if you use them).

We want you to enjoy your time with Country Adventures and have the best possible adventure experience. Please be aware that if any participants are not properly equipped for the walk (i.e. with walking boots and waterproofs), at the guide’s discretion we reserve the right to not allow them on the walk for reasons of safety for both the individual and the group. If you need clarification any of the equipment requirements, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Tour Schedule & Activity Meeting Times

Please ensure you give yourself plenty of time to get to the meeting point at the required time. The walks will leave promptly at the stated time and due to the nature of scheduled tours, we are unable to provide refunds if unfortunately, you miss the departure time.

Meeting Point

Welcome Evening – 8.30pm please meet outside The Charles Cotton Hotel

Walking Days – 9.30am The Charles Cotton Hotel

Address: The Charles Cotton Hotel, Lee Market Place, Hartington, SK17 0AL

Dovedale walking weekend
Peak District walks on The Roaches
Peak District walks on The Roaches
Peak District walks on The Roaches
Peak District walks on The Roaches
Peak District walks on The Roaches
Peak District walks on The Roaches
Peak District walks on The Roaches

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