DATE: 3-5 October 2025
DURATION: 2 nights/3 days
LOCATION: Peak District
ACCOMMODATION: YHA Ilam Hall
TRIP STYLE: Essentials
ABILITY: Level 1 (relaxed)
PRICE: £350pp
Join us for an exciting weekend Peak District getaway filled with autumnal adventures, cosy evenings, and plenty of opportunities to connect with like-minded adventurers.
Your weekend begins on Friday evening, setting the tone for a few days of connection, creativity, and calm. On Saturday morning, we head out for a guided autumnal walk following the beautiful River Dove to Hinkley Forest, where stunning views and fresh air offer the perfect reset.
Tap into your creativity during a hands-on Paint and Sip session — perfect for unwinding and resetting. The weekend ends on a high note with a adrenaline-fuelled zip-line session, followed by an epic Sunday lunch at a cosy local pub, celebrating new friendships and fresh inspiration.
This is the ideal getaway for those seeking connection, creativity, and a breath of fresh country, autumnal air. Don’t miss your chance to relax, recharge, and return home with a renewed sense of purpose!
And we are so excited to partner with Swedish outdoor brand Didriksons for this event, bringing their expert knowledge of the outdoors to the weekend.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
✓ 2 x nights accommodation
✓ 2 x breakfasts, 1 x lunch and 2 x dinners
✓ Welcome with your OAG host
✓ Group ice-breaker with your OAG host
✓ Guided morning autumnal walk following the River Dove
✓ ‘Intro to the outdoors’ session with Didriksons
✓ Paint and Sip workshop (all supplies provided)
✓ Evening quiz night with the group
✓ Morning “wake up” walk
✓ Soar through the treetops on an exhilarating zip wire
✓ Epic Sunday lunch at a local pub
✓ OAG host available throughout the trip
✓ WhatsApp group to connect with other guests
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
✕ Travel to and from the venue
✕ Travel insurance for the trip
✕ Any additional meals or drinks not stated above (note: Saturday lunch is not included as we will be out – please bring a packed lunch with you, and you can store it in the fridges overnight)
Itinerary
*Please note this itinerary is subject to change, and is weather dependent.
Friday
- Check in to our accommodation and meet your room mates
- Introduction with the group and welcome
- ‘Intro to the outdoors’ session with Didriksons
- Dinner
Saturday
- Breakfast
- Guided autumnal walk following the River Dove to Hinkley Forest
- Lunch (BYO)
- Paint and Sip workshop (all supplies provided)
- Free time to relax or connect with each other
- Dinner
- Quiz night (winner takes all!)
Sunday
- Breakfast
- Morning guided “wake up” walk (bring a coffee!)
- Check out
- Sunday morning Tree Top Adventure and zip-line
- Enjoy an epic Sunday lunch at a nearby pub
- Gooodbyes
Accommodation
Our accommodation for the weekend is the stunning Ilam Hall Youth Hostel. This Victorian gothic mansion sits in 84 acres of National Trust parkland, with the beauty of Dovedale just on its doorstep. The beautiful youth hostel is full of character and nestled near the quaint village of Ilam.
A 25-minute walk from Ilam Park, the Dovedale Stepping Stones have remained a huge draw for Peak District day-trippers since they were laid in the mid-19th century. You’ll also encounter some of England’s most extraordinary limestone gorge scenery.
Our accommodation for the trip will be in 4-bed and 6-bed rooms, exclusive to our group.
NOTE: There is car parking at this accommodation (charged at £5 per day or free for National Trust Members), but if you can car share with someone else on the trip, please do. We love our planet!
Food
Our meals for the weekend will be prepared on-site at our accommodation, for breakfast and dinner. Saturday lunch is not included, as we will be out most of the day, so please bring something to eat for Saturday lunch, such as a packed lunch.
Getting there
Closest train station: The nearest rail stations are Uttoxeter (15 miles away), Belper (17 miles away) and Buxton or Derby (both 20 miles away).
Address: Ilam Hall, Ilam, Ashbourne, Staffordshire, DE6 2AZ
FAQs
What kit do I need?
- Hiking/outdoor clothing including trail running shoes or hiking boots
- A towel and any cosmetics and toiletries
- Waterproof jacket, hat and gloves
- Fleece or warm jumper
- Small daypack for hiking and/or when out and about
- Water bottle and snacks
What does the “style and rating” of the trip mean?
Each trip has a style that describes the type of accommodation, transport, and inclusions you can expect, plus a rating to give you an idea of the physical challenge.
This helps you know exactly what’s in store on each trip.
You can check out what they mean here.
Insurance
It is the attendee’s responsibility to have the appropriate travel insurance for this trip. Please let us know if you have appropriate travel insurance before the trip.
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Each year Outdoor Adventure Girls donates proceeds from their profits to a charity that supports women in a variety of ways in the UK. Thank you to everyone who voted in this year’s charity initiative vote. Our chosen charity of the year is Refuge. Refuge is the largest domestic abuse organisation in the UK. You can find out more about our charity initiative here.
