Peak District National Park

They probably want to be in the White Peak (limestone) rather than the Dark Peak (Gritstone).
Think Castleton, Tidswell, Miller's Dale , possibly even Bakewell.

I don’t know if this would be of interest, but we really like this company (actually a cooperative) for their guided walking programs around the UK. They also offer “self-guided hiking at many of their country houses, including this one in the Peak District. It is located at Thorpe, a bit south of Bakewell. They would get a comfortable twin bed room, full board ( the food is great at the ones we have been to), and access to the maps and trail descriptions, plus advice from the volunteer hike leaders.

Look under “itinerary” to see a sample of nearby hikes—-the leg-stretchers and “full-on” hikes are probably what they are looking for.

https://www.hfholidays.co.uk/holidays-and-tours/self-guided-walking-dovedale-3

They will likely be the youngest people there, but everyone is very welcoming and fun if you want to socialize;

Accomodation may be challenging at this point, but perhaps Edale or Hathersage? Edale is a very small vialllage, but Hathersage has a bit more going on. Edale gives you easy access to Kinder Scout and Castleton, with the Ridge between. If they don't have cars, then easy to get to by train from Manchester or Sheffield.

If they want the Dark Peak, a great base would be around Holmfirth/ Marsden / Slaithwaite / Greenfield area - Last of the Summer Wine Country if you have ever seen the programme.

Thanks all. I will give them a few village and town names and they can start a search for a B&B or Airbnb. Coming from London by car, is one town or "walk" easier to get to? I found a terrific article that talks about the Limestone Way Trail, which I believe is the White Peaks.

https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2021/jun/09/peak-district-walking-the-limestone-way-trail-ancient-tracks

You are right, the Limestone Way is the White Peak. I think the scenery will be more what they are after if they are wanting an 'Alpe di Suisi or Bernard Oberland experience' ALTHOUGH it isn't on the same scale!

Unlike the Pennine Way, the Limestone Way Trail isn't that well known or publicised. It does go through some cracking scenery and would be ba good place to start for research.

Thanks Wasley! They are looking at B&Bs in Youlgrave.

I might give you there are no mountains ,but there certainly are hills.
A wander up Win Hill via Parkin clough definitely has most blowing

Hi all,

Just a quick thank you for your help here. The kids ended up in Castleton and hiked Cave Dale. They stayed at the Farmyard Inn. I have yet to hear how it was but I will find out. On Day 2, they hiked Padley Gorge.

All was very green, wooded, lots of running water and not very crowded.

Thanks again!

Just following up with more detail. Youlgreave was dead, empty, and felt desolate to the kids. The inn was lovely, very nice people but all in all it was too quiet for them. They loved Castelton!