April marks the 75th anniversary of the Peak District National Park, as well as 40 years since Ethel Haythornthwaite died – the outdoor pioneer who tirelessly campaigned to help secure protected status for the National Park.
*All details correct at time of publish (1 April 2026)
To celebrate, HF Holidays, the UK’s only walking holiday co‑operative, is launching a collection of 75th anniversary offers – based at its Peveril of the Peak country house – including a new 2026 Ethel Bagging walking holiday created in Haythornthwaite’s honour.
ETHEL BAGGING WALKING HOLIDAY – NEW FOR 2026
The ‘Ethels’ are a collection of 95 hills of over 400m across the Peak District and are named after the pioneering conservationist Ethel Haythornthwaite, who was instrumental in campaigning for the national park.
After suffering illness and the devastating loss of her husband in the First World War, Haythornthwaite found solace in long walks in the countryside around Sheffield – experiences that inspired her dedication to protecting the landscape for others.
In her honour, HF Holidays introduced its new Ethel Bagging walking holidays in 2026.
£75 OFF SELECT PEAK DISTRICT HOLIDAYS
HF Holidays is offering £75 OFF a range of full-board holidays based at its Peak District country house, Peveril of the Peak, located less than a mile from the famous Dovedale Stepping Stones and close to the impressive Thorpe Cloud – a cone-shaped hill that offers views across the rolling green landscape. Offers include:
Four-night Peak District Walking with Sightseeing departure on 20 April – was £759pp, now £684pp. Combining a mix of short, guided walks (4-5 miles), with time spent sightseeing iconic destinations such as Chatsworth and historic market town of Buxton
Four-night Discover More of the Peak District on 4 May – was £769pp, now £694pp. Guests join a small group guided tour and explore the historic country estates, dramatic landscapes and places that played a pivotal part in the UK’s industrial revolution
Four-night Peak District Guided Walking departure on 31 August – was £809pp and now £734pp and the three-night Peak District Guided Walking departure on 29 May – was £609pp, now £534pp.
This trip provides a thorough introduction to the magnificent trails, peaceful peaks and historic attractions of the Peak District National Park.
Three-night Peak District Gentle Guided Walking departure on 22 May – was £609pp, now £534pp.
Ideal for those wanting to discover the Peak District at a more relaxed pace, it still rewards with magnificent trails, big-name historic attractions, and a choice of up to three different-grade daily walks, including a gentle walk of three to four miles.
Seven-night Peak District-Derbyshire Gritstone Way for Women departure on 3 July – was £1,319pp, now £1,244pp.
This trip discovers a route devised by members of the Derbyshire Area Ramblers’ Association in 1970 and takes walkers through open meadows, ancient oak woodlands, and over heather-clad moors. Guided by an expert leader, guests join a group of like-minded women.
Seven-night Ethel Bagging walking holiday departure 10 July – was £1,449pp and is now £1374pp. Take on the challenge of climbing 25 of the Peak District’s Ethels. Guided by an expert HF walk leader, expect a memorable and rewarding shared adventure that pays tribute to Ethel’s legacy.
The price for all the holidays includes breakfasts, packed lunches, three-course dinners and cream tea on arrival, plus access to the Discovery Point with easy-to-follow routes, maps and information for exploring.
Offers will run until 30th April. To book, visit https://www.hfholidays.co.uk/peak-district-offers or call 020 3974 8865.
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