"A peek at the Peaks" Top 5 Page for this destination Peak District National Park by timlloydlangston

Peak District National Park Travel Guide: 168 reviews and 222 photos

The Waltzing Weasel - Peak District National Park

A long weekend in January is definitely not enough to do The Peak District Park justice, but I thought it worth passing on some of my findings. I was based at the Waltzing Weasel hotel (see picture) which is just outside Hayfield (roughly halfway between Chapel en le Frith and Glossop). The weather was incredible with clear skies and views across the moors that simply went on forever. On the down side, it was January and the night-time temperatures had the brass monkeys worried! The simple solution was to nab a spot next to the open wood fire and spend the evening toasting our toes and quaffing beer.

Hayfield and Kinder Scout

Although the weather was great I still didn’t trust it enough to walk up onto the Peak. I don’t have the kit necessary to survive a sudden change in winter weather and would be mortally embarrassed if I had to be brought down by mountain rescue. Hence my tips and comments focus on what to do when not up the hills.

Pros and Cons

Pros:wonderful scenery & plenty of pubs
Cons:you'll not be the only tourist - even in January
In a nutshell:Huge outdoor playground

Last visit to Peak District National Park: Jan 2005
Intro Written Jan 24, 2005
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Reviews (6)

Small hut outside - massive caves beneath - Peak District National Park

Blue John Mine Things to Do (2)

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You can even get married in the bandstand - Peak District National Park

Victorian Buxton Things to Do (2)

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It's difficult not to look down - Peak District National Park

New Mills Millennium walk Off The Beaten Path (2)

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Sett valley on a cold January morning - Peak District National Park

Sett valley trail Off The Beaten Path (2)

Running from Hayfield to New Mills is the Sett Valley Trail. The disused railway line has been surfaced and is now... more travel advice

Restaurants (1)
Far beyond mere pub food

Hotels (1)
Luxury (at a price)

Comments (3)

RLFielding123A Apr 13, 2006 at 10:09 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for the great pics, Tim. Next time you are in the Whalley Bridge area, try to get to the Roosedyche, a sort of Roman amphitheatre cum chariot racing stadium. Thanks Rob Fielding fieldingrob3@hotmail.com www.whatsnewintheworld.blogspot.com
eurotravels Mar 1, 2005 at 1:03 PM Report Abuse

It's good to see inside the bedrooms at the Waltzing Weazel as we've enjoyed the food there.
sourbugger Jan 28, 2005 at 8:44 AM Report Abuse

excellent tips tim, I'll have to remenber some of them the next time I feel 'peaky'