Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Out and Wild Walking Weekender 1-3 Aug 2025.
Part of Out and Wild's Queer Connections Big August Weekender in Derbyshire
Overview
Make life long connections in fabulous Peak District scenery. Experienced lgbt+ women walk leaders. Choose from long and shorter walks across the weekend to suit. The Walking Weekender runs alongside the Creative Weekender- with evening socialising together for even more queer connections. Fully catered. singles and shared rooms (ensuite facilities the first to sell out) Our accommodation is located in a beautiful part of the Peak District and we are surrounded by ideal countryside for walking. We can explore the higher moorland areas and the deep dales for which this area is well known. On all walks we will be able to take our time to enjoy the views, the company and the feeling of being out in a wilder space than many of us are used to. On the Saturday we will run two walks. There will be a shorter, more relaxed pace 5-6 mile (8-10km) walk, and a longer walk of 10-11 miles (16-18km). On the Sunday we will also run two walks. There will be a shorter walk (4-5 miles) aiming to finish by around 12.30pm, ideal for those who need to leave at lunchtime to travel home. There will also be an all day walk covering 8-9 miles, aiming to be back at the centre by around 3pm.
Hosts
Susie Amann
We're delighted to have Susie as our lead on the walks. She is an International Mountain Leader who has loved journeys in the outdoors since she did her first ‘expedition’ on the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme aged 14. Since then she has spent over 30 years exploring on all five continents.
Susie has been leading trekking groups since 2005; in the Alps and Dolomites, as well as the UK and further afield : India, Nepal, Cuba, Jordan, Peru, Bolivia and more.
She has organised and led walks for Out & Wild since we began – both at the festival and on walking weekends.
She has an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology, and loves the wondrous power of walking out in nature for wellbeing and to develop friendships and community.
Justine Potter Retreats and Weekender Producer
Justine Potter is a Northern England Producer creating and running Out and Wild retreats, events and activities, designed to forge meaningful connections for LGBTQ+ women and NB folk.
She has been producing for more than twenty + years, be that in the arts - creating dramas for TV, Radio and Theatre or for events - masterclasses, activities, recreational breaks and writing residencies and festivals.
Following on from the success of the Out and Wild Relationship Retreat in March 2025, we have created a number of retreats and weekenders for Out and Wild in 2025 and beyond.
Extras
Extras • $34.11/pp
Dog (single dog place)
£25 per dog per weekend. Please see dog FAQ's
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FAQs
Payments can be paid in up to 3 instalments for an extra £10 towards administration
First payment on booking of £100.00
We are not able to return bookings but you may sell them on.
Arrivals from 3.30pm on Friday 1st August.
Friday evening meal is at 5.45pm
Friday evening activities from 7pm
Departures from 4pm Sunday 3rd August.
At Out and Wild we are dog lovers and we also want to respect those not bringing dogs. The location is surrounded by fields, woodlands and paths so there is plenty of opportunity to take your dog out on beautiful walks direct from the door - with the usual respect of using dog poo bags.
The accommodation welcomes well behaved dogs around the building and gardens on leads with 2 exceptions:
No dogs in the dining area.
No dogs in the main hall workshop space as the creative weekender will be creating art works not suitable for dogs to be near.
A polite request that no dogs go on the furniture.
On the Friday and Saturday evenings we will be running c. 2 hour social activities for the combined creative and walking weekenders - designed for fun and forging connections. These will take place in the main hall and will not be suitable for dogs to attend. So dog owners wanting to spend this part of the weekend with their dogs can socialise in the lounge, sun lounge or other communal areas.
There is a limit to the amount of dogs we take on, so while we are not limiting the number of dogs you each choose bring, places will run out quickly.
There is no profit on dog places. This is the accommodation set cost including VAT for the weekend.
What to bring:
We will walk whatever the weather, so come prepared accordingly! Here’s what we suggest you bring for the walking weekend:
- Day pack – around 25-30L capacity
- Hiking boots – boots are preferred to shoes for better ankle support on rough terrain
- Hiking shorts/trousers
- Underwear & Socks (Trekking socks - woollen or synthetic, not cotton)
- T- shirts – wicking not cotton (short/long sleeve)
- Warm layers –eg lightweight Fleece and heavier fleece/insulated jacket
- Sun hat – wide brimmed or cap
- Sunscreen
- Buff (optional) – useful to keep sun off or soak in water if too hot
- Rain gear (Windproof & waterproof Jacket with hood, made of Goretex or similar fabric ; no pac-a-macs or ponchos. Rain pants, must be windproof and waterproof)
- Phone
- Small personal First-aid kit & any prescription medication
- Water bottle(s) –reusable - suggest 2l capacity for summer – the hose style are ideal if you have one eg Camelbak/Platypus or otherwise any non-leaking bottles.
- Thermos flask/cup – if you like to have a hot drink
- Sunglasses
- Rucksack Liner /large Ziploc bags/dry bag(s) to keep things inside your backpack dry in case of rain
- Walking poles (optional)
- Clothes/Nightwear & toiletries for when not walking
- Ear plugs
- Swimwear/Lightweight towel in a carrier bag – in case of a swim chance (optional)
- Snacks – lunch is included but you might want to bring your own favourite snacks (optional)
Please note that in the evenings there are plenty of opportunities to socialise - either relaxing in the lounge and sun lounge areas or enjoying social activities in the main hall - so please bring clothes for this.... walking gear to ball gowns.. you choose!
