Peak District Sociable Walking Weekend - Hathersage
Join us for a sociable walking weekend exploring striking Peak District scenery from a bustling village base.
Experience Type: Multi-Day Experience
Duration: 2 nights
Accommodation: Hostel
Group Size: Maximum 25
Level: Leisurely Plus and Active walks on offer (subject to participant numbers)
Age: 18+
Dogs: No dogs, except trained assistance dogs
In a nutshell:
Stay in a gorgeous, vibrant village with shops, cafés and pubs on tap.
Admire cliff-edge views, striking rock formations and scenic waterways.
Revel in the sociable side of the weekend while we do the guiding.
Enjoy home cooked food with an amiable group of people.
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Suggested Itinerary
Here’s what we’ve got planned - of course, we may have to offer alternatives or make amendments if the weather misbehaves or other unexpected situations arise!
Day 1
The village of Hathersage is seen as the gateway to the Peak District. It seems a world away from urban life and yet it’s only 11 miles from Sheffield and has a train station making it possible to have a car-free trip.
Our hostel is handily close to all the village’s amenities and you are welcome to arrive any time after 5pm when our Large Outdoors host will be there with a welcoming smile and the offer of a cup of tea.
With everybody gathered and chatting away, we prepare a home cooked meal for the group which is served at 8pm, while we outline the plan for the weekend.
Day 2
Easier walks or more challenging yomps exploring the striking high-level surroundings.
Having tucked into breakfast, we pack up lunch and head outside. There are options today depending on whether you prefer to have an easier walk or a more full-on hike (subject to participant numbers). Some will be routes we can do straight from the door while others will include a short drive.
Each route will visit some of the best scenery in this part of the Peak District. For instance:
A circular walk from Hathersage up to Stanage Edge to admire the lofty cliff-edge views before heading across moorland to reach the boulder-strewn Higger Tor.
A variety-packed walk with woods, moorland, pretty villages and dramatic views as we visit Froggatt Edge, Curbar Edge and Baslow Edge.
Once back in Hathersage there’s plenty of time for an amble through the village, perhaps partaking of a pint in a pub or afternoon tea in a café before relaxing in the company of the others over an evening meal back at the hostel.
Day 3
A leisurely walk exploring the Peak District’s gentler side.
Today we have a leisurely breakfast and pack up before vacating the hostel.
With an array of beautiful, undulating lower level walks close by we choose one of the routes and head outside.
For instance we may head over to the y-shaped Ladybower Reservoir, an impressive stretch of water that was once the practice site of the Dambusters for their daring low level World War ll flying mission. From here there’s everything from shoreline walks to routes involving a bit of a climb through stunning woodland and onto open moorland.
Today’s walk tends to be shorter to give people enough time to travel home - we aim to finish around lunchtime and perhaps enjoy a final meal in a pub or café before we go our separate ways.
Essential Information
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Meeting Time: from 5pm
You can arrive any time from 5pm - the Large Outdoors host will be at the accommodation to welcome you. Dinner will be served around 8pm so if you intend to arrive later than this, please ensure you have something to eat on the way.Meeting Location:
YHA Hathersage
Castleton Road
Hope Valley
Hathersage
Derbyshire
S32 1EHParking: There is limited parking for cars at the hostel, there is limited on-street parking near the hostel and there is a public car park approximately 10-minute walk from the hostel on Oddfellows Road (opposite the outdoor swimming pool).
Public Transport: YHA Hathersage is located 0.4 miles (approx. 9 minute walk) from Hathersage Train Station, with services to/from Sheffield and Manchester.
Bus services are available to/from Sheffield. -
We have exclusive use of the YHA’s hostel in Hathersage, a beautiful stone mansion house conveniently located close to the centre of the village and offering a comfy space for socialising indoors as well as seating in the quiet garden for al fresco drinks. Wi-Fi is available.
YHA Hathersage
Castleton Road
Hope Valley
Hathersage
Derbyshire
S32 1EHRoom Types:
All rooms are Shared Rooms (you’ll be sharing a single-sex dorm room with other participants). You can book one of the following options, subject to availability:
Bed in a Shared Female Room
Bed in a Shared Male Room -
Included:
2 nights’ accommodation at YHA Hathersage - we have taken over exclusive use of the hostel, so it will just be Large Outdoors participants staying.
A Large Outdoors host/guide to welcome you, deal with meal preparation and the logistics for your experience.
Guided walks on two days (Saturday and Sunday).
Home-cooked set menu 2-course dinners at the accommodation on both evenings.
A DIY breakfast each morning (toast, cereals, fruit and yoghurt provided).
A DIY packed lunch for Saturday’s walk.
Tea (including decaf and herbal options), coffee (including decaf option), and squash at the accommodation.
Bedding - but please bring a towel and don’t forget your own toiletries.
The chance to make new friends and meet like-minded people - Large Outdoors is all about making outdoor adventures sociable.
Pre-event support from the Large Outdoors team - give us a shout if there’s any advice or information you need and check out our Blog for useful articles too.
Not Included:
Travel to and from the meeting location.
Travel from the accommodation to the walk start points and back, where walks don’t start from the door. As this is a Car Free Experience, there will be at least one walk option that will start from the door of our accommodation and won’t require any need to car share.
Any extra (i.e. not mentioned above in ‘Included’) excursions or activities that you may partake in which incur a cost.
Bottled water - tap water and squash are available at the accommodation, so please ensure you bring sufficient water bottles or carriers to fill up and take out with you.
Alcoholic drinks - please feel free to bring something with you to enjoy at the accommodation
Any food, drinks or goods you choose to purchase at any shops, restaurant, pubs or cafés visited.
Travel/activity insurance - we recommend having insurance to cover, at a minimum: cancellation and curtailment; medical and emergency expenses (including repatriation); personal accident; injury and death.
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Please see our Residential (Walking) Kit List.
The compulsory items are selected for your safety, which is of paramount importance to us at Large Outdoors. Each participant should be carrying the items listed. -
What level of fitness is needed?
This trip is rated as both Leisurely Plus and Active , so we will have a choice of walks on offer each day.Can I attend on my own?
Absolutely. The majority of our participants are solo travellers and adventurers. Plenty of fun, laughter and numerous long-term friendships (and a few marriages!) have begun on Large Outdoors experiences since 2008, so there’s no need to feel worried about your first experience, or indeed trying a new type of outdoor activity, with us.I am currently on a specific diet / have an allergy - can you cater for me?
Unfortunately, we are generally unable to cater for a wide variety of diets or food preferences due to the nature and cost of our catered trips and/or the use of shared kitchens. However, we can offer vegetarian, vegan, and/or provide meals with gluten free ingredients - these options can be selected when booking.
Please see our FAQs for more information about dietary options.What transport is provided during this trip?
We do not provide any transport for this experience.Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are not allowed on this trip, except for trained assistance dogs. If you wish to bring your trained assistance dog on an experience, please let us know in advance of booking so we can discuss the itinerary and any activity/equipment/accommodation, and of course additional safety requirements or considerations that may be necessary.
This map is provided for guidance regarding the general location. For detailed meeting information, please refer to the 'Meeting Time & Location' section.