Res Life is collaborating with GOGA on a walk from the picturesque Peak District town of Bakewell to the magnificent stately estate of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire - Chatsworth House, famous as the inspiration of Pride and Prejudice.

We will meet at Parkinson Steps on campus at 07:45 to depart at 08:00. We will return to Parkinson Steps for 18:00. We will travel via coach. This is included in the ticket cost.

What you need to bring

• Packed lunch and a drink
• Good outdoor walking shoes or boots and a waterproof jacket. GOGA offer a limited amount of kit hire including walking boots and waterproof jackets - they will send a request form closer to the date of the walk
• Money to purchase items

Walk Information

Starting from near Chatsworth House, we will set off walking through the Derbyshire Peak District to Chatsworth Estate stopping regularly to appreciate the views and points of interest. The route will take you to the entrance of Chatsworth House and into the grounds of the estate as the large mansion, famous as a filming location for films and programmes such as Pride and Prejudice and Peaky Blinders, creates an impressive sight in this beautiful landscape. We will have some time to explore some of the 1000-acre parkland or have a snack or drink.

We will then walk into the stunning town of Bakewell, home of the world-famous pudding, where participants will be able to enjoy some free time exploring the town before departing back to Leeds. The trip will offer two walking options- there will be a shorter walk for those wanting to take the walk at a slower pace and explore Bakewell more. The longer walk will explore more of the route surrounding Bakewell and Chatsworth.

Please note this trip will take you into the grounds of the Chatsworth Estate but does not include access to the gardens or house itself due to high cost and time constraints.

Terms & Conditions

You must be at least 17 years of age to attend this trip.

When booking a place for this event, the named participant is making a commitment to attend the event and to travel to and from the destination on the organised coach provided.

The event organiser will be as accommodating as possible if the participant cannot attend and will deal with cases on an individual basis up to one week before the event. We advise that in the event of the named candidate not being able to attend that they find a replacement to take their position and notify the event organiser at least one week before the date of the event. No changes can be made within one week of the event.

For more information, please contact Residence Life : residencelife@leeds.ac.uk