Other Information
One complimentary pilgrimage guide book per group, with route instructions, background information and prompts to help your reflections as you journey. You can purchase additional copies if you wish.
Journal pad for each member of your group – for you to record your thoughts, memories and reflections.
Guide books and journal pads will be posted to you in advance of your pilgrimage.
Personal welcome from members of our volunteer team in some of our chapels.
Overnight accommodation in Youlgrave, Great Longstone, Baslow, Hathersage and Castleton.
The first day of walking from Matlock to Youlgrave is nine miles. Depending on where you are travelling from, you may wish to book overnight accommodation in Matlock for the night before you start your pilgrimage
Map and compass – We recommend that you bring an OS Explorer Map (OL24 + OL1) in a map case and a compass to accompany the guide book. Parts of the route do not have mobile phone reception. We do have the GPX files available to download.
Sleeping bag – whilst our chapels have low level heating, some have high ceilings and can become cold overnight.
Food – you will encounter cafes, shops and pubs along the Peak Wesley Way. Some information about these will be available in the guide book and the chapels. However opening hours can be irregular and so we recommend that you carry some food at all times.
Walking boots and waterproofs – paths in the Peaks can be rough, stony, muddy, boggy and frequently hilly. Weather often changes from valley to valley, so don’t rely on the accuracy of national or regional weather forecasts.
We have compiled a list of weblinks to friendly pubs, restaurants, cafes and shops for villages that you will be staying in. It may be a good idea to make reservations ahead during peak times, and check opening times especially out of peak season. You will need to call the day before if you wish to place delivery or sandwich orders. Visit the page for the latest information.