Sample packages and pricing

gr8trails aims to cater for you all, whatever your background or experience and whatever you wish to achieve from time spent with us. Below are 4 different examples of the packages we offer, but this list is not exhaustive. If you have something more specific in mind please contact us or fill out our enquiry form and we can quote a more accurate price for the activities/weekend/short break you wish to take part in.

Please select: Day Guiding | Introductory Skills | Multi-Activities | Singles Only

Day guiding

You may live local, but not have the confidence or knowledge to make the most of what you have on your doorstep?

You may already have friends to stay with or know a good hotel you already like, but want to make the most of your visit?

You may not have the time to be away for more than 1 day?

So, day guiding is just for you.

We meet in Edale, North Peak Park, at a convenient point for you to travel by car, train or bus. After quick introductions we can guide you on a variety of walks we have already trodden, to ensure that you get the most from your day out with us.

One of our favourites is Edale Skyline Route: from the railway station we head towards the base of the Kinder Scout plateau and the start (or finish) of the Pennine Way (England’s first long distance footpath). Following this famous Way westwards, we wander up the Edale Valley on the well trodden path to Upper Booth, where we can look up the valley to Jacobs Ladder. We turn southwards across the valley, starting the steady walk up the wide Chapel Gate track to reach the bridleway that runs along the spectacular east/west ridgeline that forms part of the famous 'Skyline' walk. From our lofty perch, as we walk eastwards across Lords Seat and onto the Iron Fort of Mam Tor (the Shivering Mountain), panoramic views of both the Edale and Castleton valleys unfold. Passing the viewpoint at Hollins Cross we take in the views up valley from Back Tor, before heading leisurely back into the Edale valley and returning to our start point (with a convenient watering hole nearby).

This walk can be appropriate for beginners/intermediate walkers, taking approximately 4-6hours, with plenty of rest stops to take in the views.

You can be rest assured that you will be in the company of qualified guides with full first aid training and knowledge of the area we will be walking in. We want to make sure that you have a gr8 day out and go home happy in the knowledge that you have seen a little bit more of the places you have visited.

Edale station is on the trainline connecting Sheffield and Manchester mainline stations (running every hour). Summer bus services also run out of both city centres via Hope every 2hours. Edale can also be reached by car, 50minutes from Sheffield, 1hour from Manchester.

Prices for a days guiding start at £20 per person, this includes:

• walk/bike guiding for the day with your qualified guides
• transport, food & drink excluded

Interested? check out dates available on our gr8trails Blog and contact us at info@gr8trails.co.uk. Want to turn this into a weekend? check out our Introductory Skills weekends, details below.

Introductory Skills weekends

Bored? Want to try a new activity? Want to learn more? Want to know how to read a map, use a compass or GPS? Want to attempt a charity event such as the 3Peaks Challenge, but don't know where to start?

gr8trails introductory weekends are designed with you in mind.

Settle in to your accommodation on the Friday evening, and whilst dining meet new friends with similar aims to yourself. Sit back and relax, whilst introductions to the weekend commence.

Saturday starts with a good breakfast before heading into the Peak District National Park for your chosen walk, which may vary dependant on the aims of the group. After a full day in the gr8 outdoors building your knowledge, confidence and skills, you return to your accommodation to a nice warm shower, change of clothes and evening dinner. The evening is spent sharing your gr8 experiences and planning what you are going to do with your new found skills.

Accommodation will either be in the bustling cities of Sheffield or Leeds, or based in the National Park itself dependant on the aims of the group. We work with a variety of local accommodation providers, allowing for us to cater for all your needs, whether that be camping, B&B or 4* hotel.

For homely accommodation, prices start at £225* per person for a 2night stay, including comfortable bed, hearty breakfast, light lunch and well earned dinner.

This price is inclusive of our qualified guiding services, walking/biking activities* and transport during your weekend (*excluding bar drinks & bike/helmet hire).

Accommodation at the 5-Star Underleigh House Bed and Breakfast in the valley of Edale and a fully inclusive guided weekend as above, starts from £285* per person (for a 2 night stay), or for the total pamper package from when you finish your activities, staying at the luxury 4-Star Losehill House Hotel, between Edale and Castleton. Prices start from £405* per person.

gr8trails also runs Introductory Skills weekends in the beautiful Lake District National Park. Staying with our preferred accommodation providers in Hawkshead, Ambleside or Keswick. Saturday involves an intermediate walk out of Ambleside onto Loughrigg, through Rydal Park taking in views of Nab Scar, Heron Pike, Great Rigg and Fairfield on the Fairfield Horseshoe. Walking along the edge of Rydal water and then up Loughrigg Fell with views down onto Grasmere, Loughrigg tarn and then back to Ambleside.

Alternatively, a more advanced walk which sets off from Ambleside for the ‘Fairfield Horseshoe’, taking in Nab Scar, Heron Pike, Great Rigg, Fairfield, Hart Crag, Dove Crag and then back to Ambleside. Taking in beautiful views of sharp crags falling away into the deep valleys of Deepdale.

Biking the 'Grizedale Loop' on the Sunday. This is an intermediate but action packed ride taking in natural trails through the forest, it has both the climbs and descents to get your heart beating and the twists and turns to keep your attention. Can also be integrated into a ride off onto the purpose built trails in the Grizedale Forest.

Accommodation at one of the two comfortable Inns (Queens Head Inn and Kings Arms Hotel) at the centre of the beautiful village of Hawkshead and a fully inclusive guided weekend as above, starts from £285* per person (for a 2 night stay). This price is inclusive of our qualified guiding services, walking/biking activities* and transport during your weekend (*excluding bar drinks and bike/helmet hire).

Interested? check out dates available on our gr8trails Blog and contact us at info@gr8trails.co.uk. Want to turn this into a Multi Activity weekend? check out the details below.

Multi activity weekends

Want to try a few different activities? Not sure you just want to do 1 thing with your weekend? Want to try something new? Want to make the most of your weekend away? gr8trails multi activity breaks are just for you.

Settle in to your accommodation on the Friday evening, and relax over dinner whilst introductions to the weekend commence. Saturday starts with a good breakfast before heading into the Peak District National Park for a nice day biking round, easy going Ladybower Reservoir. After your nice and easy day in the gr8 outdoors enjoying your activity you return to your accommodation to a nice warm shower, change of clothes and evening dinner.

The evening is spent sharing your gr8 experiences and introducing you to your second day of walking round the hills and valleys of the Peak District National Park. Walks will vary dependant on the aims of the group. After your second day in the gr8 outdoors you are welcome to make your way home, feeling fulfilled.

Accommodation will either be in the bustling cities of Sheffield or Leeds, or based in the Peak District National Park itself dependant on the aims of the group.

Prices for a 2day multi activity short break or weekend away start at £200, this includes:

• your accommodation for 2 nights/2 days
• walking/biking activities for 2 days with your qualified guides
• your transport during the 2days, and
• breakfast, lunch and dinner for 2 nights/2 days (excludes drinks)

gr8trails also runs Multi Activity weekends in North Wales. Saturdays challenge is Wales' tallest! - Snowdon: from Llanberis or Pen-y-Pass using a variety of easy/intermediate routes, to top the summit and return. Or we’ll try something even more inspiring, Tryfan and Glyder circuit: from Llyn Ogwen, via the 'Devils Staircase' and the cantilever stone, to Adam and Eve on the top of Tryfan. Sunday can include the mountain bike trail centre at Llandegla and Betws 'Go Ape': An easy cycle round the man made trails of the new Llandegla trail park, then onto the 'Go Ape' high-ropes course at Betws-y-Coed.

Accommodation at one of the two Hotels we have partnered with in the Welsh village of Betws-y-Coed (Royal Oak Hotel and Waterloo Hotel) and a fully inclusive guided weekend as above, starts from £285* per person (for a 2 night stay). This price is inclusive of our qualified guiding services, walking/biking activities* and transport during your weekend (*excluding bar drinks and bike/helmet hire)

Interested? check out dates available on our gr8trails Blog and contact us at info@gr8trails.co.uk. Bit too 'full on' you'll be welcome on one of our Introductory Skills weekends? check out the details above.

Strictly Singles only

We know you want to meet other singles. It would be even better if you could meet other single people with similar interests, would it not? Would it be even better if we made sure these other singles you met were of a similar age group to you too? And finally, would it be gr8 if we had a good balance of men and women?

gr8trails 'Strictly Singles Only' weekends are just this. Designed with just you in mind.

Arrive Friday evening in the bustling cities of Sheffield or Leeds, settle into your accommodation and whilst dining over dinner, meet new friends. Sit back and relax all together after dinner, whilst introductions to your weekend commence. Saturday starts with a good breakfast before heading into the Peak District National Park for your chosen walk, which may vary on the aims of the group. After a full day in the gr8 outdoors you return to your accommodation to a nice warm shower, change of clothes and evening dinner.

We can recommend a few watering holes round the city for which you can now visit at your leisure. The night is now up to you, but we hope that your days experience with gr8trails will give you all something to talk about.

Sunday morning after breakfast you are able to make your own way home with we hope some gr8 memories.

Prices for a 2day Singles Only weekend start at £200, this includes:

• your accommodation for 2 nights/2 days
• walking/biking activities for 2 days with your qualified guides
• your transport during the 2days, and
• breakfast, lunch and dinner for 2 nights/2 days (excludes drinks)

Interested? check out dates available on our gr8trails Blog and contact us at info@gr8trails.co.uk. Want something abit more challenging? try our Multi Activity weekends, details provided above.

Note:

You will need to come prepared with the appropriate clothing for the gr8 outdoors, noting we can guarantee a good time but not the vagaries of the great British weather! Please see our recommended kit list for a guide

We recommend Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports Stores as our preferred retail partner stocking brands such as Berghaus clothing, Meindl walking boots, Source hydration and Gregory packs.

Mix and Match

Each of the above example activities, short breaks or weekend packages are available from £200* per person (2day package) but please let us know your specific requirements so that we can quote you a more accurate price for the activities you wish to take part in.

^{* includes accommodation, qualified guided walking/biking and transport, all meals for 2 nights/2 days (excludes drinks)}

Want something more exciting?

Here is an example of a full week away in the Scottish Borders and Glen Coe Area;

• Day1: The Lost Valley and Surrounds: Ascend from Glen Coe and get quickly away from the crowds. Top your first Munro and 'bag' a second on this gr8 day out.
• Day2: Iconic Buchaille Etive Mor: Rise from the surrounding Scottish glens onto the Etive ridge, giving the opportunity to 'bag' not just the iconic 'Buckle' but also a second Munro.
• Day3: Rest day in Fort William and surrounds
• Day4: Mountain biking at Wolftracks, Laggan Forest or Witches Trail, Ben Nevis.
• Day5: Take the cable car onto Aonach Morr, to take in views of Fort William, Carn Mor Dearg Arete and Ben Nevis beyond.

We have partnered with some key accommodation providers in both locations, Corran bunkhouse at South Corran near Onich and Glentrail House in Innerleithan. A fully inclusive guided week as above, starts from £495* per person (for a 6 night stay). This price is inclusive of our qualified guiding services, walking/biking activities* and transport during your weekend (*excluding bar drinks & bike/helmet hire).

Availability

Interested in any of the above ideas? check out our busy schedule of activities on our gr8trails Blog.

Don’t forget! please complete our choose your adventure enquiry form to ensure we quote you for your tailor-made gr8 activity package.