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Driving day with Channel crossing
A long first day; the Channel crossing splits it up nicely.
Remember the time difference of minus one hour — this gives you a bit of buffer on arrival evening.
Driving on the left in England; take the first few kilometres nice and steady.
Long stage — plan in some breaks.
This is where your trip begins. It's worth setting off early, as today brings the Channel crossing and a long day of driving.
The fastest way to get to England with your own car: in just over 35 minutes, the train rolls beneath the English Channel to Folkestone. No traffic jams, no swell, and you stay seated in your car.
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A quietly located campsite just behind the tunnel exit, ideal for the first night under canvas after your journey. Well-kept sanitary facilities and a good starting point for continuing on the following morning.
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Transfer and arrival in the Hope Valley
Today brings the longest driving stretch in England; after this, the stages become noticeably shorter.
Arrival in the afternoon, leaving time to set up camp and take a first stroll through Castleton.
Long stage — plan in some breaks.
A pretty stone-cottage village at the foot of the hills, overlooked by the ruins of Peveril Castle. A good base for Mam Tor and Winnats Pass, with tea rooms and the famous Blue John Caverns nearby.
A green campsite in the valley bottom with wide views towards Lose Hill and Mam Tor, just a few minutes' walk from Castleton. Quiet, simple and perfectly placed for the walks ahead.
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Ridge walk with panoramic views
A circular walk from Castleton, no change of location today; a second night on the same site.
The ridge is exposed to wind — pack sturdy boots and a windproof jacket.
A narrow, dramatic limestone gorge through which a steep road winds. It's best experienced on foot, where you can appreciate the towering rock pinnacles, with sheep grazing on the steep slopes.
This distinctive peak is known as the shivering mountain because its eastern flank keeps slipping away. From the ramparts of the Iron Age hillfort, the view stretches across the Hope Valley and the Edale valley.
From Mam Tor, an airy, paved ridge path leads over Hollins Cross and Back Tor to Lose Hill. A classic, easily walkable high-level route with almost continuous panoramic views on both sides.
A big mountain day
A demanding full-day walk across high moorland; navigation can be tricky in fog, so check the map and weather forecast.
A third night on the site in Castleton, so you're comfortably back in the evening.
Bring plenty of water and food, as there's nowhere to stop for refreshments up top.
Long stage — plan in some breaks.
A small village at the southern end of the Pennine Way and the starting point for the climb up Kinder Scout. There's a pub, a railway station and a walkers' base with information on moorland weather conditions.
The highest plateau in the Peak District, a vast peat moor with weathered rock formations and the Kinder Downfall waterfall. A demanding circular route leads up via Jacob's Ladder and Grindslow Knoll; a highlight in good weather.
Water and rock edge
Short drives today, but two very different landscapes in a single day.
Change of location to Hathersage; the site lies right at the foot of Stanage Edge.
An expansive reservoir in the Upper Derwent Valley with distinctive round overflow towers. Peaceful paths lead around the water through woodland and open country, ideal for a relaxed morning walk.
The most famous rock edge in the Peak District, a mile-long sandstone escarpment above the Hope Valley. A comfortable path runs along the top with far-reaching views, while boulderers climb the rocks below.
A simple, natural campsite right below Stanage Edge, with no frills but a magnificent view of the escarpment. From here, you're just a few minutes from the foot of the edge.
Stately home and market town
A quieter day of culture and strolling around town, balancing out the big walking days.
Chatsworth in the morning, Bakewell in the afternoon; the park can also be explored without a house ticket if you want to save money.
A magnificent stately home of the Dukes of Devonshire, with richly decorated rooms, a significant art collection and extensive landscaped gardens featuring a cascade and fountains. A classic among England's stately homes, well worth half a day.
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A lively market town on the River Wye with a stone bridge, and the home of Bakewell pudding. A good chance for a wander, to stock up on supplies, and to try the cake that gave the town its fame.
A well-kept campsite on a hill just outside Bakewell, with views over the hills of the Wye valley. Good facilities and a central location for exploring the southern limestone valleys.
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Green limestone valleys
Two destinations with very different landscapes; total driving time stays under three hours despite several stops.
If you prefer a quieter pace, skip Lud's Church and enjoy Dovedale at leisure instead.
Return to the site near Bakewell, so departure the next morning can start without packing up camp.
One of England's finest limestone valleys, famous for the stepping stones across the River Dove and its towering rock pinnacles. A comfortable valley path winds through lush greenery, past caves and cliffs.
A deep, moss-covered rock chasm in the woods above the Dane valley, cool and mysterious, linked to legends of Robin Hood and the Green Knight. The walk there through Back Forest is an experience in itself.
Homeward drive with Channel crossing
A long day of driving home; set off early from the campsite to arrive relaxed in the evening.
Remember to add one hour for the time difference on the mainland.
Long stage — plan in some breaks.
Return crossing beneath the English Channel from Folkestone to Coquelles, again in just over 35 minutes. From there, it's the final stretch through France and Belgium back home.
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The end of your circular tour. After eight days of edges, valleys and a stately home, you're back where you started.
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