FriArrival
Through the gates
Everyone rolled into Ashover from 5pm. Our barn for the weekend — log burner, a huge kitchen, five bedrooms. Welcome drinks, a briefing, a kit check and the first bit of getting to know each other.
Premium weekend
GroundedSilver
The first Grounded Events weekend. A barn in the Peak District, 15 miles of proper walking, great food and a group of people who didn't know each other on Friday.
25–27 Sept 2026Ashover, Peak District
GROUNDEDWalk
It was neverjust a walk.
I wanted a weekend where people could switch off, get out somewhere different and push themselves a bit — without it turning into a race or a boot camp with a view.
So we sorted the details: the barn, the route, the breakfasts, the pub. You brought the boots. What happened in between was the good bit — long conversations on the climbs, people helping each other over stiles, and a lot of laughing.
In partnership with Origin Adventures by CJay
The weekend
How it went
SatThe walk
15 miles, one group
Breakfast boards at 7, on the trail by half eight. Lumsdale Valley's waterfalls and old mills, up to High Tor over the Derwent, map-and-compass skills along the way, past Riber Castle and back over the final ridge.
SatRefuel
Pints in the sun
Stops were part of the plan, not a sign of weakness. Sunshine, a table outside, a couple of drinks and plenty of nonsense — then a shower and a proper Peak District pub dinner with wine on the table.
One step. One session. Better together.
SunReset
Slow start, strong finish
Breakfast, then a recovery walk or boot camp — your choice. Coffee, check-out and a group that had turned into mates in 48 hours.
Friday at the barn
Our place for the weekend
A look around the barn where the weekend began.
The route at a glance
Distance
14–17 miles
Shorter option built in
Ascent
3,000ft
Nearly Scafell Pike
Time
8–9 hours
Including breaks
Difficulty
Moderate
All abilities welcome
Watch it
30 seconds of Silver
Turn the sound up. This is what a Grounded weekend looks like from the inside.
On the trail
The little moments
The Grounded difference
Start where you are.Do what you can.
This isn't a race
We walk together, take regular breaks and finish as a group. The aim is to enjoy every mile.
A built-in way out
There's a planned decision point halfway. Tired legs or bad weather? A shorter return that still hits the highlights.
Adapt, don't abandon
If the weather turns we adapt the route and make the call on the day. Adventure doesn't stop for rain.
You leave with skills
Map and compass, reading the ground, pacing a long day. Stuff you can use on your own next time.
Gallery
The people
What people left with
Map & compass confidence
New friendships
Peak District memories
A proper reset
Photos worth keeping
What's next
Come on the next one
Coming soonDay walk
Next Grounded Walk
Date TBCRoute TBC
A single-day walk. Open to everyone, all abilities. Bring boots — we'll handle the rest.
Coming soonPremium weekend
Next Grounded Weekend
TBC April 2027Location TBC
The next full weekend. Somewhere new, same idea: walk, talk, reset — together.
Let's walk. Talk. Reset. Together.
Good company. Fresh air. Real adventure.