Peak District Weekend, walks on 13th and 14th September 2025

top_spot (john): Thank you John!

A lovely day out and nice to meet you all. Thanks for the organising, Judy and for leading, Mary.

top_spot (john): That’s great / thank you

going4gold: Thank you so much!

going4gold: Thank you so much for helping me out with this!

going4gold: I'm sure we'll be safe with you but in case anyone needs to drop out of Saturday's walk I will have my map too. It is a gentle walk so hopefully everyone will be fine.

Can anyone who’s a maybe please update their invite response so we know how many people we are definitely waiting for and don’t leave anyone behind . My mobile is 07971664728

Hi all
I’ve been asked by Judy Ann to lead the walks which I’m happy to do. I’m very familiar with the area and have run the two routes mentioned as a night run with head torches in the past - so you are safe with me - ??. Will look forward to following Johns plan and see you all at the visitors centre at 10.00 on Saturday

Thanks for booking Peak Hotel - that’s great .

Elliewalker: Sorry to hear this - wishing you a speedy recovery

I fell over a small wall last week when I was on holiday - stone cold sober but very careless :D I've fractured a bone in my foot so I won't be able to do the walks. Hope you all have a lovely time x

peterbarker4472: Great!

Always up for a meal.

going4gold: I have booked at The Peak Hotel - 17.45 - early meal!

Not sure. It’s a while since I’ve been . Happy to go with your suggestion

Chris Muris: Hope your knee behaves and is ok by next weekend

going4gold: That’s an excellent idea - do you know the local pubs in Castleton - or i can have a look and see

Is a group meal planned Saturday night ? If so , should we consider booking a table somewhere ?

JudyAnn: yes! both days with cabin fever getting bad here. Seem camping slots round the corner at CMC Buxton. Knee being an absolute sod however so still not sure/ booking. Thank you.

Chris Muris: Hi, Chris, sorry to hear about your knee and i hope it’s on the mend - are you planning to join the Castleton walks 13/14 Sept ( knee allowing?)

Frozen chips and peas working hard. Right knee caput. Hope better in time to join in Hope. Sweet Hope Cross by Edale End good for a walk out.

SheilaB: tent

I’m on a farm camp site near mam tor . Can check the name but it is on pitch up and is only tents I think . Simple facilities and not expensive . Booked a while ago but may still be pitches

Bjg: Hi Bjg. You are very welcome to join the walks with well behaved dogs. I will be bringing my dog (working cocker spaniel aged 2).You don't say how you are camping (tent? van?). I will be staying at the Caravan & Motorhome club site in Castleton - brilliant but it doesn't take tents. There are a few other sites in the area but I don't know how good they are. Perhaps others can help you there.

Hi I’m new to this group. I live in Cambs and grew up between Lincoln/Sheffield and went to uni in Sheffield. I’ve done some peaks walking but not for many years and was hoping to join this walk for the weekend, and camp with my dog (v well behaved retriever). I’m a little nervous but wish to do this. I have fairly good fitness and walk the purbecks but not sure about the peaks. Can anyone recommend a campsite, and let me know if I am able to bring my youngest dog(6), Duke with me? Looking forward to meeting some of you on this group!

sparky: Aye, MFC are the Steel men, but unfortunately with the closure of the Ravenscraig there's now no steel made in Motherwell but MFC are still going strong.
I haven't used the buses but I'm quite sure that they run fairly regularly and nearer the time perhaps someone coming for the Saturday could be passing one of the stations.

Thanks John, hopefully might make Saturday. Will look at bus timetables nearer the time to confirm. (Up 'The Steelmen / Well ?)

sparky: Hi, as you can see I've set both days starting from Castleton, that's what suits the majority of people. So, for you to join in, perhaps someone can give you a lift from one of the stations or there is a regular bus service to Castleton from Hope or Hathersage.

joes: great stuff, see you in September

Saturday definitely probably Sunday too

sparky: depending on how many come and which walks we decide on, if we start from Castleton we can see if someone can give you a lift from the nearest station

Would be a Saturday as work Sundays. Peak District is ok but need rail station nearby or rely on pick up since arriving via M6 and Manchester / Snake Pass for some. Lakes are fine since it's straight up from Blackpool (virtually).

sparky: I've noted your preferences, however, Parking in Hathersage is OK but parking in Edale is fairly limited.
Would you be coming for both days or just the one? If it's just the one would it be the Saturday or Sunday?

2,3 & 6 are good for me as accessible by rail.