Hello all, thank you for looking. I'm hoping I can get some advice for a trip myself, my son and my little dog are going on next week. We're staying at a B&B in Bradwell, travelling by train from Hull to Hope. We are staying from Thursday to Saturday.
A few things about myself, I've only ever been on one previous walking trip in the dales which was all down hill. I enjoyed it and I do enjoy walking but Hull is extremely flat, so it's easy to walk around the city etc. My fitness isn't too bad, but I'm quite overweight so this is a reason that has helped push me into doing more walking. My son is 11 years old and probably not looking forward to this trip at all haha
My son is a little clumsy at times, but I think he should be ok.
Now, my main questions are:
We'll be heading to Edale at some point, and also going to look at the caverns that are near Mam Tor. Is there anything else a young lad might be interested in around the area? Anything you can think of that we can do enroute, like activities and such? We'll probably be doing a short walk day of arrival, i.e. few hours, a longer one on the full day we are there, and a short walk on the day we leave.
What routes would anyone suggest that have a mix of terrain but aren't too difficult for novices? Also, I'm unsure of my dog around animals (I suspect she will be ok but she will be on a lead in most circumstances). Are cows with calves likely to be around?
I've ordered this ww w.amazon.co.uk/dp/0319242404/ref=pe_3187911_185740111_TE that should be ok shouldn't it? I've had to put a space between the web address as I am not allowed to post external links. It's the Ordnance Survey Explorer OL1 The Peak District - Dark Peak area if it doesn't work.
Also, are there any essentials do you think we'd need for our brief trip at this time of year? I have waterproof boots, jacket and backpack plus a walking pole. My son has boots, waterproof jacket and I've just sent for waterproof trousers as I envisage him falling over at some point lol. Do you think waterproof gloves will be good idea?
Appreciate any help, thank you.