The English Ilam
The previous few weekends were boring, to say the least, and we didn't want to miss this one. My friends and colleagues J & L were too keen on walking / hiking, and I decided to take them to Peak District , for one can't get anything so good so close to Nottingham. The Walking Englishman has always been a favorite place I'd look before I go, and this time, I decided to do the Dove Dale and Wolfscote Dale trail . And unlike earlier, I had planned a bit more than usual, and hence this ended up to be one of the most economic & hassle-free itineraries. Given that it wasn't just myself but 2 others, I had to not only plan & organize but also make it lighter on their wallets. I'd always preferred YHAs for their standards & the incredible value for money. I chose YHA Ilam Hall , and there are no direct buses / trains. It was Nottingham - Derby - Ashbourne - YHA Ilam Hall, with the last leg on a taxi and the rest by bus. Trentbarton, which operate in