Railway Tracks & Walking in the Peak District

Railway Tracks & Walking in the Peak District

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Railway Tracks & Walking in the Peak District

5 Days

Visiting: The Monsal Trail, Chatsworth Estate to Bakewell, Walking in Dovedale & the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

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NB: Prices correct on 03-Jul-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Recognised as one of the UK’s most stunning areas of natural beauty, the Peak District offers the perfect setting for beautiful, scenic walks.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Make your own way to our hotel in North Derbyshire where you will meet an experienced Tour Manager, before enjoying a relaxing evening with dinner.

Day 2 The Monsal Trail

Location: The Monsal Trail

This morning, our coach takes us to Wye Dale, the starting point for our walk along the Monsal Trail. Stretching from Wye Dale to Bakewell, this historic path incorporates the former Midland Railway line that once linked Matlock to Buxton. Dating back to the 1860s, the railway stopped operating in 1968. In 1981, an eight-mile stretch was repurposed for pedestrians. Expect to see old stations, former railway tunnels, and the majestic Monsal Viaduct – a scenic highlight of the midland line – as we walk along this trail. Our walk ends at Hassop Station, a structure built in 1862 for the Duke of Devonshire. Today, it serves refreshments to those who have finished this fantastic trail.


This is an easy 8-mile walk lasting approximately 4.5 hours. There is an option to shorten this – your Tour Manager and local guides will provide details if required.


We will return to our hotel by coach and enjoy a well-deserved dinner this evening.

Day 3 Chatsworth Estate To Bakewell

Location: Chatsworth Estate to Bakewell

After breakfast, we’ll travel by coach to Chatsworth Estate and begin our walk beside the River Derwent, heading towards Chatsworth House. For generations, this magnificent estate has been the residence of the Dukes of Devonshire. Its rich history traces back to 1549, when Elizabeth and William Cavendish acquired it for £600. Over the centuries, the house has undergone many transformations to become the remarkable structure we see today. Our path will then lead us to Edensor, a quaint village which houses St. Peter’s Church – the final resting place for many members of the Cavendish.


Our trail then leads us through New Piece Wood, offering spectacular views of the Chatsworth Estate. Continuing through the Calton Pastures, we will arrive at Manner Wood and then descend towards the delightful Bakewell – the only true town in the Peak District National Park. Be sure to try local delicacies such as the Bakewell tart or the more traditional Bakewell pudding whilst here.


This is an easy to moderate 5-mile walk lasting approximately 3 hours.


Then, we will return to our hotel by coach for our evening meal.

Day 4 Walking In Dovedale & The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

Location: Walking in Dovedale & the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

The picturesque limestone countryside in the southern Peak District awaits today. After breakfast, the coach will take us to Alstonefield, marking the start of our walk. From here, we'll descend to Milldale and join the path alongside the serene River Dove, which marks the border between Derbyshire and Staffordshire. Our path then takes us through Dovedale, a limestone gorge nestled in the River Dove valley which is recognised as a National Nature Reserve due to the unique habitats and diverse wildlife it shelters. Our delightful riverside walk passes two caves, Dove Holes, and travels over Lover's Leap. Following the river across meadows to Coldwall Bridge, we’ll embark on the Manifold trail that leads to Ilam Park. Owned by the National Trust, the park boasts a quaint visitor centre and tearooms – a delightful place to finish our walk.


This is an easy 6.5-mile walk lasting approximately 3.5 hours. There is an option to shorten this – your Tour Manager and local guides will provide details if required.


Afterwards, we’ll travel by coach to Wirksworth station and board the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. This picturesque train journey from Wirksworth to Duffield showcases the Peak District's unparalleled beauty.


Our coach will then collect us from Duffield and return us to our hotel for a relaxing final dinner.

Day 5

After breakfast, you are free to check out of the hotel and make your own way home at leisure.

Accommodation

You will stay for four nights on a half-board basis at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Hotel.

Check out our Q&As

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

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Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Sue Sinfield (Google Reviewer)  

Due to covid it was...

21-Jul-2022

Due to covid it was 3rd time lucky for us to visit lake Garda, what a treat. One or two hiccups but no fault of Legers at all. Praise to Graham and Chris for their excellent driving and coffee service. Our visit to Verona, our guide was very informative but did walk at a pace sometimes had to hurry to keep up. A lovely holiday

Michael Stephen Shilleto   England

Four Countries New Year & the Swiss Glacier Express

07-Jan-2024

Firstly we must thank Alex and Dave our tour guide / drivers who entertained us through out . The tour was fantastic so was the hotel’s food and entertainment. The tour was through the new year holidays as expected lots of shops closed and hotels were understaffed which was lost on some travelers. We travelled back from stop 24 on a luxuria coach I would recommend paying the extra for the comfort alone

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only.

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

Mary Elmhirst (Google Reviewer)  

I was told by a...

19-May-2024

I was told by a customer service advisor (Michael) , our hotel overlooked the River Seine, which was totally untrue. It was nowhere in sight and a good walk to get to it. My view from the hotel room was a wall and a window, There was no porterage available and although our drivers offered, after a 15 hour journey to France, we all opted to take our own luggage. To get into the shower there was a step to it and the floor of the shower was like an ice rink when wet, with nothing to hold onto. ( I showered wearing my slippers to avoid slipping). The plunger to the sink was unusable; (the lever to retrieve it was broken). The staff were pleasant and helpful, the bed was comfortable and clean abd the breakfast was worthy of the 3 stars given. Otherwise, I have stayed in a better 2* hotel in France. The driver and travel rep, Paul were both very friendly and pleasant but it was the first time Paul had been on this trip and therefore had little knowledge of the places we visited! There was no commentary and the history of Monet and Versailles was read out from a book! All in all, nothing would persuade me to take part in another Leger tour.

TU  

Many thanks to Molly.

03-Jan-2023

I have recently booked a trip to Le Mans and had the good fortune to speak to Molly. She was very helpful and a pleasure to talk to. She was able to answer all but one of my queries with clarity and promised to ring me with the answer to the un-answered question as it required further investigation. This she duly did. An unusually pleasant experience when making a booking over the phone, if only it could be this easy every the time.

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