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The Maynard walking guides
5th May 2010
Walkies are firmly on the menu as highly acclaimed Peak District hotel and restaurant, The Maynard in Grindleford, is announcing a range of brand new walks in the vicinity of the hotel, perfect for walking the dog! As the hotel is dog-friendly and your pooch can stay overnight in boutique hotel luxury, there’s no need for you and your hound to go anywhere else for your short break this year.
Known as ‘George’s Walks’ after Maynard director Paul Downing’s Labrador, George, the series of new walks are being compiled by George, with a lot of help from legendary local Peak District walking guide, Sally Mosley. The walks have been designed so there is something for all abilities - the walks vary in distance and difficulty, ranging from a gentle 3.5 miles, to a more demanding 8.5 mile route for the fitter dog and owner! Each of the walks has been tested and approved by George and include the ‘Gorge Walk’ via the Longshaw Estate to Padley Gorge, ‘Over the edges on packhorse paths’, which includes Hay Wood and Froggatt Edge and finally, ‘Pilgrimage, plague and a pot of tea’, which takes in the delights of the famous plague village Eyam and Hazelford Hall.
Unlike many hotels of its calibre, The Maynard prides itself on being both dog and walker friendly and these latest walks have been developed to help walkers and their pets get the most out of the stunning countryside on The Maynard’s doorstep. Each walk starts and finishes at The Maynard, so on completion man and his best friend can both enjoy a well deserved drink. Three walks have been completed to date, with more walks being written up by Sally and George as we speak.
Paul Downing, director at The Maynard and sister venue Whirlowbrook Hall, said: “The Maynard is a wonderful base for Peak District walkers, and we wanted to do a bit more to help people get the most out of their visit, particularly guests new to the area who can feel a bit daunted by not just the beauty but the sheer scale of the surrounding countryside.
“By teaming up with local guide Sally Mosley, we have been able to provide some great walking ideas for visitors and man’s best friend to get the most out of the peaks and their visit to The Maynard.”
Having lived in and loved Derbyshire and the Peak District for over 50 years, Sally Mosley is a well known local figure, with a wealth of knowledge of the Peaks. Sally has been guiding people in the Peak District for many years and in 2006 established Sally Mosley Guided Walks, making her the natural choice to help George in compiling these new routes to and from The Maynard.
Following a major hotel and restaurant refurbishment two years ago, The Maynard has been transformed, with a contemporary, yet classic interior that complements the Victorian building to perfection. The hotel remains a magnet for walkers and ramblers and continues to make hikers and their pets welcome. All new menus ensure there is plenty to tempt both regular and new diners alike and with all dishes reasonably priced, eating at one of the few restaurants in the whole of South Yorkshire and north Derbyshire with two AA rosettes has never been so affordable.
Other walks of different lengths and difficulty are available from reception or from The Maynard’s website www.themaynard.co.uk and full details of all three new walks will be announced soon. Details of the guided walk services Sally Mosley offers can be found by visiting her website at www.sallymosley.co.uk
To book a table at The Maynard or book into the hotel, telephone 01433 630321 or email restaurant@themaynard.co.uk For general information, log on to www.themaynard.co.uk
Further information on Whirlowbrook Hall can be found on the website at www.whirlowbrookhall.co.uk
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One man and his dog: Maynard director Paul Downing with George the Labrador, the ‘author’ of a new set of free walking guides available from The Maynard in Grindleford.
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