Another update on National Parks Week which runs from
30 July to 5 August and is a celebration of our National Parks
with a load of special events being run in different locations.
The Peak District National Park is the most accessible in
the UK and, as you'd expect, they're running a host of events ranging
from straightforward guided walks and cycles through to themed events
highlighting different aspects of the area like archaeology or
wildlife.
Here's the full list:
Wheelie Wonderful. Mon July 30, 10am-3pm. An easy 21-mile
guided cycle-ride down the historic Tissington Trail. Departs Parsley
Hay cycle-hire centre, eight miles south of Buxton on the A515.
Booking essential: 01629 816338.
Dovedale at Dusk. Mon July 30, 7.30-9.30pm. A
family-friendly guided walk with ranger Richard Gregory from Milldale
village car park - near Alstonefield (free, bring a torch, no need to
book).
Family Fun Earth Walk. Tue July 31, 11am-2pm. Ranger-guided
walk for families around Tideswell Dale, meet Pete Wardle at
Tideswell Dale Picnic Site (free, children need an adult, book on
01298 871869).
Riches from the Rocks. Wed Aug 1, 12-5pm. A free
archaeological heritage walk with one of the country's foremost
archaeologists, Dr John Barnatt. From Warslow Memorial Car Park (opp
village hall). 5.5 miles, rough, steep terrain. Booking essential:
01629 816338.
Fishermen, Farmers and Feisty Beasts. Fri Aug 3,
10.30am-1pm. Ranger-guided walk suitable for over-7s. Discover
wildlife round Hartington. Meet at Hartington Village bus-stop (free,
no need to book).
Walk on the Wild Side. Sat Aug 4, 10.30am-4.30pm. Eight
challenging miles over Bleaklow - steep terrain, for fit walkers.
Meet Phil Bentley at Torside car park, nr Glossop (free, bring lunch,
no need to book).
Moor and Farmland. Sat Aug 4, 10.30am-4.30pm. 10 miles,
tough walking around Langsett, nr Sheffield/Barnsley. Meet at
Langsett Barn (free, but NO dogs, bring lunch, no need to book).
Water and Woodland. Sat Aug 4, 11am. Nine miles including
stunning views but rough terrain over Stanage Edge, between
Hathersage/Sheffield. Meet at Hooks Carr car park (free, bring lunch,
no need to book).
Summer Wine Ramble. Sun Aug 5 - 10 miles across "Last of the
Summer Wine" country - steep, rough terrain from Holmfirth to
Langsett. For fit walkers. Meet at Langsett Barn 11am to catch
11.33am bus to Holmfirth. Return 5.30pm. (free, bring lunch, no need
to book).
More Peak Park information at
www.peakdistrict.org
Plus full details of National Parks Week events throughout the
country at
www.nationalparks.gov.uk
