An immersive and empowering walking adventure for women
Journey inside, outside, on a walk that’s so much more than a walk.
This is an immersive 5-day walk & talk retreat following the Peak Pilgrimage path from Ilam to Eyam in the Peak District.
Incorporating nature connection activities, eco-therapy exercises and evening circle time, as well as team meals and plenty of opportunities to share and be heard, this is an opportunity to devote time to yourself in the beauty of nature whilst connecting with a team of like-minded women.
Whether you are seeking to dedicate time to yourself, to escape from the pressures of ordinary life, or to find a sense of confidence in the wilderness, this facilitated 5-day journey will guide you towards a deeper sense of well-being.
This journey supports women to share with others some of the key aspects of their lives. Guided by the landscape and supported by nature, we explore themes of identity, confidence and self-expression. We’ll talk, sweat, listen, picnic, cry, swim, laugh, pause and ache, and you’ll end the walk with a profound sense of achievement and a team at your back ready to support your every step.
Route: Footpaths, fields and riverside paths through the valleys of the lower Peak District.
Accommodation: Shared dorms in youth hostels, shared rooms in B&B. Single supplement available on request.
Difficulty: Stretching; walking distance 35 miles, 10-15 miles per day, undulating terrain, 3 mph.
Programme:
Day 1: Meet at Eyam for supper & short acclimatisation stroll. Share transport to start point.
Day 2: Ilam to Hartington (10 miles)
Day 3: Hartington to Bakewell (15 miles)
Day 4: Bakewell to Eyam (10 miles)
Day 5: Closing celebration. Share transport back to start point for departure.
Cost: £500 per person. This includes all accommodation, breakfasts, packed lunches and hostel supper club. Cafe lunches and pub/restaurant suppers not included.
Contact ipse wilderness to enquire about this journey
Peak Pilgrimage: Ilam - Eyam (35 miles)
“I felt very safe, held and respected. Quite an amazing experience to feel heard and valued as a whole person.”