The Peak District
The original National Park and where the Mass Trespass was held which led to greater access for the public to the countryside. The National Park is 555 sq miles and divided into the Dark and White Peak. The Dark Peak is made up of gritstone ridges and wild moorland and the White Peak is limestone gorges and rolling countryside.
Campsite Locations
We use a number of campsites in both the Dark Peak and White Peak allowing for a wide variety of routes to suit schools.
Camping in vans for Sam Sykes staff is not always possible due to requirements of expedition. You will be informed if this is the case.
Campsites
Local Hospital Information
Northern General Hospital, Herries Rd, Sheffield S5 7AU, 24 hr A&E
01142434343
Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Rd, Broomhall, Sheffield S10 2JF Minor Injuries Unit.
01142711900
Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Chesterfield Rd, Calow, Chesterfield S44 5BL, A&E 24hrs
01246277271
Whitworth Hospital, 330 Bakewell Rd, Matlock DE4 2JD, Urgent Care Centre, open 8am-8pm.
01629580211
Easily accessed by both road and train from all major areas.
Approximate journey times by road to Bakewell:
Manchester 1 hour 30 minutes.
Blackpool 2 hour 20 minutes.
Birmingham 1 hour 50 minutes.
Central London 3 hour 30 minutes.
Transport Links
Approximate journey times by train to Matlock:
Manchester 2 hour 20 minutes.
Birmingham 1 hour 30 minutes.
Central London 2 hours 5 minutes.
Approximate journey times by road to Edale Valley:
Manchester 1 hour 20 minutes.
Blackpool 2 hour 15 minutes.
Birmingham 1 hour 50 minutes.
Central London 3 hour 30 minutes.
Approximate journey times by train to Edale Valley:
Manchester 50 minutes.
Birmingham 2 hour 30 minutes.
Central London 2 hours 40 minutes.