PEAK DISTRICT - PHOTO TOUR
Mountain Hares, Dippers, Red Grouse, Little Grebes & More
8th March to 12th March 2027
£1000 Per Person
Group size: 3
Join me in the Peak District for a focused wildlife photography experience across moorland, rivers, and canals.
We’ll search the high ground for mountain hares, photograph red grouse in their rugged moorland habitat, and work rivers and streams for the ever-charismatic dipper. We’ll also spend time around still water looking for little grebes, offering a contrasting challenge.
With small group sizes and plenty of guidance on fieldcraft, composition, and camera settings, this trip is ideal for photographers wanting to develop their skills while enjoying one of Britain’s wildest landscapes.
What’s included?
Accommodation in Buxton - with your own room.
All local travel
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Full camera support
Photo reviews
A group call 1 month before the tour
What you will need:
Your favourite camera (preferably mirrorless or DSLR, although a bridge camera will also work).
A lens with focal length of 400mm or above - a zoom lens would be perfect.
A wide angle lens for any landscape opportunities.
Tripod or monopod can be useful, depending on how you like to photograph.
Spare batteries, SD cards and anything else you would find useful for multi-day photography
Laptop to review images and external hard drives to back up images.
Outdoor clothing with layers. Weather at this time of year can be temperamental so please come prepared for any eventuality.
What’s not included:
Any snacks or alcoholic drinks
Soft & alcoholic drinks
Insurance
Camera equipment
The exact days of the itinerary will depend on the weather, but will likely be as follows:
Day 1: Arrival at the accommodation at 6pm, group dinner and chat about the next few days.
Day 2 to Day 4:
Breakfast and then out for a full day with Mountain Hares
Early start photographing Dippers, back to accommodation for a photo review, afternoon with Dippers
A morning photographing Red Grouse followed by an afternoon with Little Grebes
Day 5: Breakfast and then leave accommodation by 10am.
Itinerary
Dates: 8th March to 12th March 2027.
Group Size: 3.
Fitness Level Required: A fairly good level of fitness will be needed. For the Mountain Hares it is approximately 8 miles (throughout the day) with some rough terrain and a height gain of roughly 250m.
Cost: £1,000 per person.
Deposit: A non-refundable £200 deposit required at time of booking.