At Peak Walking Adventures, getting outdoors isn’t just about fresh air and breathtaking views. It’s also about protecting landscapes and supporting communities…
Cutting Carbon – offering free car lifts from train and bus stations.
Guided Walks: Keeping It Small – low-impact walks in intimate groups.
Corporate Walks: Managing Numbers – maximum 40 participants, splitting larger groups across routes.
Sharing Stories – bringing local wildlife, geology, and history to life.
Backing Local – recommending independent cafés, restaurants, shops, and accommodation.
Reducing Waste – running admin online and recycling wherever possible.
And it’s not just us — every walker who joins in becomes part of this shared effort.
Inclusion Matters
It’s really important to us that we are inclusive, accessible and welcoming for all people. Aligned with our PDEQM recognition, we support underrepresented communities and those with less experience of walking in the hills. Recent examples include:
Partnering with refugee charity Gulab Sorkh Foundation > to guide a group of Afghan women, walking at Ladybower Reservoir. One participant said: “I never experienced such a good day in the UK. I will never forget this memory.”
Offering welcoming spaces for novice walkers. A 2025 survey respondent commented: “I felt really accepted and welcome…your willingness to accommodate slower walkers, and your collection from train stations, makes a massive difference in making these places more accessible.”
Offered advice and guidance to individuals and groups about accessible journeys on trails and around the shores of local reservoirs.
We are also updating our website and social media with more inclusive photography to better reach more diverse audiences.
Giving Back Through Charity
Even as a small business, we aim to make a big difference. Each year, we choose charity partners that reflect our values:
In 2025, we supported Derby Mountain Rescue >, a volunteer team on call 24/7 to keep people safe in the hills.
Over the years, Peak Walking Adventures has also supported the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, Derbyshire Mind, and the International Porter Protection Group — all working to make the outdoors and local communities safer, more inclusive, and better protected.
Fundraising Highlights: 2024–2025
Here’s a snapshot of what we’ve achieved so far:
2023–2024 ‘Walk for Hope’: Customers, friends, and families raised £1,800 for Derbyshire Mind >through our 20-mile “Walk for Hope” challenge.
2024–2025 Winter ‘Ethel Walks’: These walks, kindly supported by our clients, raised £400 for Moors for the Future Partnership > – Peak Walking Adventures made an additional donation of £558 in December 2025.
2025 ‘Six Dales Challenge’: Our clients and team raised over £1,100 for Derby Mountain Rescue >.
In addition, our 2024 – 2025 Corporate Walks and Challenges with client organisations have helped raise an estimated £50,000+ in charitable donations through corporate social responsibility.
Car share, or use our free car lifts where possible – ask us when you book.
Follow theCountryside Code >: take litter home, respect paths, leave gates as you find them.
Support local shops, cafés, and accommodation.
Share your adventures and inspire others to walk responsibly.
Your Thoughts
As we plan the coming year and beyond, we’d love to hear from you! Contact us > to share your feedback or ideas for reducing environmental impacts, increasing accessibility and supporting local communities. We’d value your advice – there plenty more for us to do!
Meanwhile, we’ll look forward to seeing you in the hills soon!
