She Runs Outdoors Peak District Women's Trail Escape 2022

We are delighted to announce our Peak District 2022 Trail Escape.

Surrounded by the stunning scenery of the Peak District National Park, this fabulous long weekend will be based in the pretty village of Edale. Edale is known to many as the start of one of Britain’s most famous long distance trails, the Pennine Way, which is right next to our home for the weekend. 

Deep in the valley, with Kinder Scout high to the north and the Great Ridge of Mam Tor to the south, our accommodation at Belmont House provides the perfect base for our Trail Escape. Belmont House is a fine Edwardian country house in the heart of the village. Located approximately five minutes’ walk from the train station and with plenty of off-street parking, it holds 5 star "Excellent" grades from both Trip Advisor and Owners Direct.

The three runs over the weekend will be social paced. We are there to have fun and make friends, not race. The runs are chilled and not competitive – so please expect stops for taking photos, to re-group and to admire the views.

Running in the Peak District can be challenging but rewarding. You must have a good level of fitness and used to running trails. She Runs Outdoors experienced team will support you along the routes and can provide first aid support if needed.

This long weekend will give you the opportunity to escape your busy lives with like-minded women in a truly stunning area. Join us for a weekend to remember.

Total Price £375 

Deposit £150 with balance due eight weeks before

 

Itinerary

Thursday

• Arrive 5pm
• Settle into your room, meet other guests
• Walk up to local pub for dinner (main meal included, drinks and additional courses not included)
• Optional short sunset run/hike weather permitted to check out the nearby views or just chill after you journey ready for tomorrow.

Friday

• Self-serve Breakfast provided
• 13 mile/21km Kinder Scout 10am - start time could be flexible, within reason for anyone travelling early Friday. Message me to discuss 
• Homemade soup and a roll, on return
• Afternoon free time
• Homemade dinner at Belmont House provided to eat together

Run details:

Making our way along the Pennine Way, we will turn up through Dale head and up and across to Brown Knoll, Edale Cross and Kinder Scout. We will then make our way along the ridgeline back to Edale, with far reaching views of the High Peak and the Hope Valley.

Saturday

• Self-serve Breakfast provided
• 14mile/22km Castleton and the Great Ridge mid to late morning start-this run is split in two see below• The The charming village of      Castleton is 7 miles into our run, where you will have time to potter      around the quaint shops, buy lunch, a coffee, or an ice-cream before      continuing our run
• Afternoon, free time
• Homemade dinner at Belmont House provided to eat together

Run details:

We run from Belmont House up to Lord’s Seat and along Rushup Edge, with amazing views of Mam Tor ahead. Making our way to Castleton via winnats Head with great views of winnats pass as we do. We arrive at Castleton via Cave Dale and the remains of Norman Peveril Castle. Here you will have some free time to eat lunch and look around. For anyone who would prefer there is an option to walk back to Edale from here. It is 3 miles; sign posted and should take around 1 hour 15 minutes. I can give you a map of the route. Our run continues across farmland until we reach Lose Hill and the Great Ridge, where we will have fun running to Mam Tor via Hollins Cross. Then it’s downhill all the way back to Edale.

Sunday

• Self-serve breakfast provided
• Final goodbye run 5-7 miles depending on how everyone is feeling
• Say goodbye to your new friends
• Check out 12pm

We have planned a run up onto the moors above Edale, returning via Jaggers Clough. We can change this route though depending how everyone is feeling.

Rachel Murphy will lead all runs with support from her team. Rachel is an experienced trail runner, UKA Fell and Mountain coach and run leader and UESCA Certified Ultra Running Coach and Salomon Ambassador. Rachel will be on hand all weekend to answer any coaching questions, if you would like any practical technique coaching; Rachel is more than happy to use the free time in the afternoon to run a coaching session close to Belmont House.

All runs and itinerary subject to last-minute changes if it is felt necessary. 

Accommodation

Belmont House, Edale, Derbyshire S33 7ZA

When we aren’t running, we want you to relax and enjoy yourself.

Belmont House is beautiful and spacious with Wi-Fi throughout.

All guests will have their own beds in a shared bedroom which are light and airy and contain flat screen TV. Bedrooms are either en-suite or have their own bathroom next door. Towels and  bedding included.

The dining room has a large antique oak table, this allows everyone to dine together and get to know each other over dinner. Please let us know any food allergies or requirements.

The main sitting room has a period style wood burner set in an ornate, Jacobean fire surround; comfortable seating on two large sofa's plus a Chaise Longue and comfy chairs, flat screen TV. A wide selection of traditional board games and DVDs are provided.

The second sitting room / morning room opens onto the large kitchen there is a large sofa, chairs and oak table and wood burning stove.

The grounds feature a mature garden full of visiting birds and amazing views of the surrounding peaks.

Drying facilities for wet clothing and shoes are all provided.

Edale village has a post office, an excellent General Store, an information centre, two pubs and two cafes serving food, all just a few minutes’ walk from the door.

Getting there

By Road

If you approach from the Manchester side you will drop into Edale down Mam Nick, at the bottom of the hill follow the road around to the right and keep on for about 0.5 mile, take the first left (just before the car park). Drive under the railway bridge, past the Rambler on your left, you will then pass Fieldhead Campsite on your right, and then Edale Church, Belmont House is the second house after the church.

If approaching from the Sheffield side, turn right in Hope opposite the church, then follow this road for approx. 5 miles until you see some new houses on your left and the car park on your right, turn right here just after the car park, drive under the railway bridge, past the Rambler on your left, you will then pass Fieldhead Campsite on your right, and then Edale Church on your left, Belmont House is the second house after the church.

Train

Edale is on a direct train line from Manchester or Sheffield, taking approximately 40 minutes from either. Trains depart direct to most major destinations from one of these stations (London in approx. 2hrs, Birmingham 1hr, Liverpool 1hr, Edinburgh 3.5hrs). When you arrive at Edale station turn left up the slight hill, past the Rambler Inn, you will then pass Fieldhead Campsite on your right, and then see Edale Church, Belmont House is the second house after the church. About 6 mins walk.

Included

Accommodation at Belmont House

Guided trail runs by fully qualified running coach

Coaching advice and guidance throughout the weekend

Free digital photos after the weekend

Not Included

Additional drinks and snacks

Additional activities

Lunch in Castleton

Transport to and from Edale

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions

Booking is your £150 deposit only. Your balance will be due 8 weeks before. Please read our Trail Escapes T&C's