WALKING TOURS / MINI HOLIDAY
Date: Friday 29 September – Sunday 1 October
Start/Finish: YHA Youlgreave
Difficulty: easy/medium
Highlights: stone circles, pubs, great food.
OVERVIEW
Exploring the stone circles, henges and burial mounds of the Peak District. A two days walking tour of connected sacred monuments across an epic landscape which has been shaped by humans for thousands of years.
We’ll explore how the architects of the Neolithic revolution kick-started the human interventions that moulded the Peaks we see today and delve into a hidden valley to find a refuge that shows how the landscape could be restored.
Your guides for this adventure are long-socked architect and Neolithic enthusiast Simon Middlecote and long-haired archaeologist and historic building expert Jason Mordan.
We will be based in the YHA Youlgreave hostel for the weekend. We have a mixture of accommodations including dorms, group rooms and double rooms. If you cannot join us for the weekend or have alternative accommodation, you can join us just for the day.
ITINERARY
Prologue: Friday 29 September
Arrive at the hostel for around 3pm. A late afternoon 3 mile circular walk to the hilltop chambered cairns at Minning Low before our welcome dinner in the hostel cooked by our in-house chef.Day 1: Saturday 30 September
A visit to Arbor Low henge and stone circle, the Stonehenge of the north! An 8 mile circular walk from Elton. Exploring a hill fort, stone circles and bronze age artwork, if we can find it!Day 2: Sunday 1 October
A full day 8-10-mile circular walk from Eyam exploring the prehistoric landscape of Eyam Moor before seeking refuge in the hidden valley of Bretton Clough.
We will be leading a bike ride from Nottingham to Youlgreave on Friday morning for those who need a Zig Zag bike fix.
PRICING
Single bed in dorm room £175 pp
Double room £235 pp
Group room £175 pp
Single day tour £18 pp
Room prices include two nights accommodation with breakfast, one evening meal and all three tours.
BOOKINGS & ENQUIRES
If you are interested in booking or have any questions, please get in touch via email at info@zigzag.tours.