England Family Retreat: Peak District
England Family Retreat: Peak District
England Family Retreat: Peak District
3 Days Starting and ending in Castleton
Visiting: Peak District / Castleton
Tour operator:
Tour code:
BMLFP
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 12
Physical rating:
Medium
Age range:
5-99 years
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTour Overview
Take the family on a break to Britain’s first national park and explore its forested valleys and small stone villages threaded by walking trails. This three-day Intrepid Family Retreats experience is just the right mix of comfortable and active to help the family getaway from it all. Base yourself in the quintessential country town of Castleton and tire out the kids with walks to the scenic villages of Bamford and Bakewell. Find a refreshing treat for the adults in friendly local pubs and discover more about the local communities around you. Surrounded by iconic an backdrop of rolling green hills backed by steep peaks, this is a breath of fresh air. A Intrepid countryside escape awaits.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Peak District / Castleton
Location: Peak District / Castleton
Accommodation: Original style bed & breakfast
Welcome to the Peak District. Start your Intrepid Family Retreats experience with be a Welcome Meeting with your host at 2 pm at the accommodation. Begin your active adventure with a walk through the Hope Valley to Bamford village. Castleton is the picture of a quintessentially England country town, with its slate grey old stone houses, countless pubs off the winding main road, and rolling green surrounds backed by steep hills on three sides, including the famous Mam Tor. Bamford is the highest remaining village in the Derwent valley, with many of its neighbours submerged in the mid-20th century by the construction of two reservoirs. Reward yourself for completing your first walk with a drink in a local pub in Bamford. Take your tastebuds on an intrepid adventure with what couldn’t be a more appropriate brew on tap – beers from Intrepid Brewing Co for the adults. Afterwards there is the option for return to Castleton by foot, or perhaps stay at the pub for dinner and catch a taxi back this evening.
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Day 2: Peak District / Castleton
Location: Peak District / Castleton
Accommodation: Original style bed & breakfast
Meals Included: breaksfast
Fuel up with breakfast this morning to get ready for a full day of walking to Bakewell, known as the heart of the Peak District. Jump on the local bus to travel a few miles east to Hathersage for the start of your walk. Local legend has it that this hilly village is home to the grave of Robin Hood’s right-hand man Little John. Make your way along the banks of the River Derwent, passing farms, woods, beautiful cottages, old sawmills, and the tumbledown remains of chapels. Stop for a refresh in Grindleford and grab a tea in a shop that supports, and is run by, the local community. There’s even ice cream made in the Hope Valley which the kids will love. Continue on to Bakewell and pass Edensor, a picturesque village that was moved to improve the view for the resident Duke of nearby Chatsworth House. Bakewell’s history lies in the failed efforts of a local Duke to transform a remote market village into a spa town to outdo his local rival in Buxton, but today it's famous for sweet treats. Explore the town and be sure to try a bite in the original shop of the Bakewell Pudding. The tart may be more well known, but the slippery, almond-flavoured dessert – accidentally invented in the 18th century and made to a top-secret recipe – is the real drawcard. Jump in a taxi back to Castleton for a free evening.
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Day 3: Peak District / Castleton
Location: Peak District / Castleton
Meals Included: breaksfast
Hop back on the bus to Hathersage this morning after breakfast for the start of a walk in Longshaw Estate. Once used for shooting by the Duke of Rutland, the estate of moorland and woodland is now managed by the National Trust. You and your family will make your way through rhododendron bushes, past moss-covered barns and grazing sheep, over babbling brooks, boulders weathered into natural sculptures, and along the heather and gorse flanked packhorse trails which once connected Sheffield to the salt wells of Cheshire. There is the opportunity to join your host for an optional lunch after the walk, and your Peak District Intrepid Family Retreat comes to an end back at your accommodation this afternoon.
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What's Included
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Hathersage - Longshaw Estate Walk
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Bamford - Hope Valley & Village Walk
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Bamford - Local Beer Tasting (Intrepid Explorer Pub)
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Hathersage - Hike to Bakewell
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Grindleford - Village Community Shop Drink & Snack
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Meals
2 breakfasts
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Accommodation
Original style bed & breakfast (2 nights)
Accommodation
- Original style bed & breakfast (2 nights)
Transport
- Taxi , Public bus
Included Activities
- Bamford - Hope Valley & Village Walk
- Bamford - Local Beer Tasting (Intrepid Explorer Pub)
- Hathersage - Hike to Bakewell
- Grindleford - Village Community Shop Drink & Snack
- Hathersage - Longshaw Estate Walk
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room
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