Peak District Adventure Skills Weekend - 2027

A weekend to learn how to plan, navigate, photograph and equip yourself for your own adventures.

Join us for an immersive Peak District Adventure Skills Workshop based at a beautiful wild cottage in Bradwell, just a short distance from the Hope Valley. This two day, two night adventure combines adventure planning, navigation skills, outdoor equipment demos, camping skills and photography, all within a relaxed small group of just six people. Led by Walk Wild founder, expedition leader and former Royal Marine, Ian Finch.

Fri, Sat, Sun 20th, 21st, 22nd August 2027

Fri, Sat, Sun 24th, 25th, 26th September 2027

£395 p/p

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What You’ll Learn Over the Weekend - 2 full days of tuition

• Adventure Planning workshop

• Map / Compass Navigation Training

• Outdoor Photography Walk - How to Take Better Photos

• Outdoor skills training

• Kit/equipment comparison / Tent Demos / Tips and tricks

• Camping stove demos and food variations

• How to put up a tarp, demo’s and fun tasks

Key Details:

  • Two days of guided hiking and expert tuition

  • Beautiful wild farmhouse cottage accommodation for 2 nights included.

  • Pay deposit now, balance 60 days prior.

  • 2 x breakfasts, 2 x packed lunch included

  • Difficulty level: Intermediate - Suitable for regular hikers

  • Explore the most scenic sections of the Peak District, near Hope Valley

  • Arrive Friday evening leave Sunday evening.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the nearest train station to the cottage? Hope valley station is a 10 minute drive/taxi from the barn and can be reached by London or surrounding cities via Sheffield.

• Can I park at the cottage? Yes we have private parking for 2 cars.

• I am Gluten Free / and or Vegetarian can I be catered for? Yes, our breakfasts will accommodate everyone, our packed lunches too, we will make sure you have the healthy fuel you need to enjoy our wekeend.

• Are the rooms mixed gender? Yes, there is a potential for rooms to be mixed gender. We will try and accommodate same sex rooms but this may not always be possible.

• What are the room and bed arrangements? In the two rooms we have, we have one double bed and one bunk ( 2 beds / pictured ) - Double beds can be paid for via our booking page ( this will be on a first come first served basis )

• What will happen on Saturday evening? A beautiful local pub will be booked for us to walk to and enjoy. This is not included in the overall adventure fee.

• What time will it finish on Sunday? Our photo editing / photo review session will finish around 4pm - You are free to use the accommodation to wash, relax and prepare for your journeys home after that.

• How Fit Do I Need to Be to Attend? As we will be out on the hills we ask that those attending have hill walking and hiking experience. Difficulty rating is intermediate - Our walks will involve steep hills, forested terrain, moorland and woodland. Walk durations 4/5 hours each time.

• Can I pay a deposit now and pay the final balance later? Yes 100% - The final adventure fee will be due 60 days prior to the event starting.

• Are dogs allowed? Unfortunatley, on this occassion dogs aren’t allowed.

Not Included

• Friday evening meal ( snacks provided only )

• Personal expenses, snacks, alcohol

• Saturday evening pub meal

• Travel to and from accommodation