Hospitality Hike - Win Hill & Bamford Edge

Welcome to Freshwalks and in association with Nell's and Kuits Solicitors we're excited to bring you the latest edition of the Hospitality Hike in 2025, a special event, dedicated exclusively to supporting the hospitality sector.

Swapping the intensity of hospitality pressures for the outstanding scenery of the Peak District, we hope you'll be able to switch off for the day to reconnect with nature and benefit from the fresh air.

We'll move at a relaxed pace so you can enjoy the fabulous scenery and each other's company, reflecting upon mutual challenges and to help foster a spirit of collaboration for the future.

Please note that this event is fully funded. Your ticket price will cover a drink back at the pub afterwards and any change will go towards The Christie Charity. We've also created a limited number of specialist supplier tickets (eg. media, breweries and stock suppliers).

Route description

This circular route explores a wonderful and slightly quieter part of the Hope Valley at a time of year when the landscape will be changing colours with hillsides awash with purple heather and autumnal hues creeping into the leafy foliage down in the valleys.

We set off from Hope station and traverse farmland in the direction of Bamford, from where we'll begin a stiff climb to the top of Bamford Edge.

After a short picnic stop we'll descend towards Ladybower reservoir, passing public toilets at Heatherdene. Crossing and then skirting the reservoir, we'll begin our second climb of the day, ascending the rugged Win Hill via ancient woodlands. After enjoying the stunning 360 degree vista back down towards the Vale of Edale on one side and reservoirs on the other, we'll start our final descent back into Hope village for well deserved refreshments at the Old Hall Hotel.

Route: Hope station - Bamford - Bamford Edge - Ladybower Reservoir - Win Hill - Hope

Distance: 15.7km

Grade: Hard (more info on grading here)

Max elevation: 462m / Total ascent: 639m

Proposed schedule:

09:30 - Meeting, Hope station

09:45 - Walk starts

12:00 - Picnic stop, Bamford Edge (please bring your own packed lunch)

13:00 - Toilets stop, Heatherdene

14:00 - Summit, Win Hill

15:30 - Walk finishes

Walk leader: Michael Di Paola

Meeting location: Hope station, Station Rd, Hope, Derbyshire S33 6RR

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Parking: Parking at Hope station only costs £2 but if you have time, we’d recommend parking in Hope Village, using the facilities (shops/public toilets) and walking up to the meeting location at the station.

This will save you the same walk later on. Hope Village Car Park, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 6RD. Parking will cost £6.80.

Public transport: We encourage you to join us by train if possible. Please take the 08:48 train from Manchester Piccadilly which arrives in Hope at 09:38.

Toilets: No public toilets at start of walk but there are toilets in Hope Village for drivers passing through (we'd recommend parking there anyway) and we'll also stop midway round the walk at Heatherdene.

Post-walk: Old Hall Hotel, Hope

Nell's New York Pizza & Bar: Manchester, Chorlton, Altrincham.

https://nellspizza.co.uk/Serving thin & crispy New York Style Pizza in 14”, 22” and slice format, 7 days a week from our neighbourhood bars in Altrincham, Chorlton & Manchester.

Kuits

Kuits has a dedicated team of legal professionals with extensive experience in advising both businesses and individuals within the leisure and hospitality sector. We have a thorough understanding of the complexities of this sector, providing expert commercial legal advice that enables our clients to navigate challenges and capitalise on opportunities. Our specialist leisure team includes experts in licensing, commercial agreements, property law, corporate matters, employment law, and dispute resolution. Each member of our team offers practical, strategic advice tailored to the unique needs of our clients in the leisure and hospitality sectors.

At Kuits we are committed to helping our clients thrive in a fast-moving, competitive sector and are proud to support and sponsor the Hospitality Hike, an initiative that helps foster connections within the hospitality sector while promoting well-being and appreciation for the great outdoors.

https://www.kuits.com