MARK REID is the author of 17 walking guidebooks including ‘The Inn Way’ series, which have sold over 100,000 copies. He is a qualified Walking Group Leader, Hill & Moorland Leader and Mountain Leader, and has an unrivalled knowledge of the history and geography of the North of England. Mark has a BA (Hons) Geography degree from the University of Lancaster, is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS) and is an Accredited Practitioner of the Institute for Outdoor Learning (APIOL). Mark has walked over 32,000 miles of footpaths since 1997, and has taken over 21,000 people out walking in the countryside as well as over 200 companies on team building and away days – he’s been an Outdoor Professional for 29 years! Mark has appeared on ITV YORKSHIRE on the TV walks series ‘A Breath of Fresh Air’ along with ITV weatherman Jon Mitchell, as well as ITV1’s The Dales.

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• No previous experience required as full guidance will be given.
• A reasonable level of fitness is required as the natural environment can be be demanding at times.
• This walking weekend will take you up through wooded valleys and up onto the hills and farmland of the Peak District in January, with the potential for adverse weather. The walks will include uneven ground, rough, rocky hill terrain, steep-sided deep wooded valleys, ancient woodland, riversides, pastureland and farmland, stream crossings, lots of stiles, road crossings/walking, wet/boggy ground, some sustained ascents and descents, exposed hills and some steep paths; we may also experience adverse weather conditions, with the potential for discomfort.
• The precise routes, including which dales and hills we walk across, will be decided each day, given weather & ground conditions as well as group needs. If strong winds or poor weather is forecast then we may stay to lower paths and valley routes.
• Winter weather – the walks will NOT require the use of specialist winter equipment, however, we may encounter autumn/winter weather conditions whilst on the walks (cold, wind, rain etc); the precise routes will be determined on the day given the weather conditions. This trip will not take place if extreme winter weather is forecast or prevailing; if this happens then you will be transferred onto one of our summer walking weekends. If there is snow, then we will walk below the ‘snow line’ if possible, or choose a route that avoids any steep ground.
• Mark Reid is an experienced Mountain Leader. Mark has walked over 32,000 miles of footpaths throughout the North of England over the last decade and knows the British mountains well. Since 2007, we have taken over 21,000 people out walking in the hills and have a wealth of experience dealing with all ages and abilities.
• We can provide full waterproof walking gear, including waterproof boots, jackets, trousers, fleeces, rucksacks, gloves and hats.
• Part of the attraction of valley, hill and mountain walking is the challenge of tackling different terrains, landscapes and weather conditions. Every effort is made to minimize potential hazards; however, the very nature of hill and mountain walking involves a certain level of unavoidable risk of accident and/or injury. By taking part in this activity, you are aware of and accept these risks.
• Our walks are suitable for all ages. Under 18s (minimum age 14) may attend if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The child must be accompanied at all times during the walk by their parent/legal guardian.
• We are fully insured (public, civil & professional indemnity insurance)
• All of our instructors are fully qualified and experienced Mountain Leaders
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