White Peak Way
Explore the White Peak Way at your own pace on a self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and holiday pack included.
White Peak Way
https://www.contours.co.uk/white-peak-way
A circular walking holiday through the magnificent Peak District National Park.
From £490 per person
From the Georgian streets of the old spa-town of Buxton, the White Peak Way dips through seven distinct dales of the Peak District National Park. It clambers along ridges and traverses gritstone edges, wanders the green grounds of Chatsworth House, follows riverbanks through tranquil valleys, and even explores the rock chambers, tunnels and steps carved by an eccentric Victorian vicar. Historic villages such as Bakewell and Youlgreave also add to the character of the area, with their distinctive pastries and traditions, giving this walk a well-rounded, charming atmosphere throughout. Book a walking holiday on the White Peak Way and immerse yourself in this beautiful region.
From £750 per person
The full White Peak Way explores seven dales of the Peak District National Park while meandering over gritstone edges and along tranquil valleys. This circular walk journeys 90 miles, starting and ending in Buxton, and features a wealth of incredible scenery to savour.
Whether you're keen to take in far-reaching panoramas from the various ridges, or wander the cobbled streets of the many towns and villages along the way, the White Peak Way has plenty of excellent sights to keep all walkers engaged from start to finish.
Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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WPW1 | A circular trail beginning at Buxton | 5 days walking | £750 | |
WPW2 | A circular trail beginning at Buxton | 7 days walking | £995 | |
WPW3 | A circular trail beginning at Buxton | 8 days walking | £1115 | |
WPW4 | A circular trail beginning at Buxton | 10 days walking | £1360 | |
WPW5 | A circular trail beginning at Buxton | 11 days walking | £1480 |
Travel to Buxton where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Buxton to Castleton. 18.5 miles (29.5km)
Castleton to Baslow. 21 miles (34km)
Baslow to Youlgreave. 16.5 miles (26.5km)
Youlgreave to Thorpe(L). 17 miles (27.5km)
Thorpe(L) to Buxton. 23 miles (37km)
Depart from Buxton after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
Visiting the majestic grounds of Chatsworth House, with attractive hamlets such as Edensor.
Exploring the mystical area of Stanton Moor, with traces of prehistoric man and eerie stone circles.
Experiencing classic Derbyshire: villages nestled within dales criss-crossed by drystone walls, host to pagan traditions such as Well Dressing.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
Useful information and travel links that will assist you in your plans to travel to the start of the holiday and back from the end of it are sent to you with your full tour pack. A summary is given below:
The most convenient major city and international airports are Manchester, East Midlands and Leeds Bradford.
There is a rail station at Buxton.
Various bus services run to and from Buxton.
Trains run from London Euston station to Buxton.
The White Peak Way is a circular tour beginning and ending in Buxton.
To find out more about the weather forecast for your chosen holiday's general location, please see the following websites:
“Lovely weather for the whole trip. A bit windy on the top of Mam Tor but excellent walking weather. The trip had a variety of sights from the fantastic views from the hill tops to the spectacular scenery of the various dales. Had a really enjoyable walking holiday. There's still a lot of the UK we still need to visit!”Prof Hood, UK
“The best thing is knowing we have a team to ensure a wonderful walking trip. We very much enjoyed the customization on this trip both in advance with upgraded lodgings and at the last minute when weather changed our desires.”Mrs Baughan, USA
“It was very well organised (thank you). I enjoyed the variety of the walk. I felt that there was a good mixture of walking in the dales and gorges and walking on the hills. The towns and villages were picturesque but not overly quaint. The people were friendly.”Mr Bakes, UK
“The people in the Peak District - at the pubs, inns, B&Bs, taxi services - were all exceptionally nice and helpful.”Mrs Sampson, USA
“We have used you several times and while we are able we will probably use you again.”Mr Gregg, UK
“Well-designed route with varied walking.”Mrs Meiklejohn, UK
“A really excellent walking holiday made even better by superb weather.”Mr Howell, UK
“Thanks for organising it at such short notice, during the busy season”Mr Deadman, Australia
“Very helpful people all along the way - taxi drivers, hosts, general population. We lucked out on the weather - no rain, and not too hot.”Mrs Richonne, UK