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Heather In Bloom - Peak District Photography Tour

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  • 10th - 13th August, 2026

  • £1,799.00 / £350.00 Deposit

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Our Heather in Bloom Peak District photography tour will take place in August 2026 and will be led by Verity Milligan and Charlotte Bellamy.

The Peak District is unquestionably one of the most beautiful parts of the UK. It’s more rugged that some of the other national parks, but that just adds to its intrigue. During late summer, the Peak District becomes even more beautiful with the blooming of heather across swathes of the heathland and edges. The vibrant purple and pinks of the heather provide the perfect foreground to the millstones and tors dotted around the landscape. However, sweeping vistas are not all the Peak District has to offer. There are plenty of woodland areas, which are full of intriguing, twisted oaks and photogenic silver birches. Our tour will provide you with ample opportunities to photograph many different environments and compositions in the Peaks.

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Heather In Bloom - Peak District Photography Tour

Peak District Photography Tour - Heather in Bloom
Our tour will be led by two experienced landscape photographers, who will guide and support your exploration of the Peak District. Both Verity and Charlotte love the landscapes you will be photographing, and you can benefit from the range of experience and skills that both have to offer. While Verity loves timeless, beautifully crafted images embracing the light, colours and locations, Charlotte loves to explore using creative techniques such as Intentional Camera Movement and Multiple Exposures, bringing the feeling of movement to her images and tutoring. Whatever your preference for your image-making is, you will be encouraged to explore all possibilities.

Peak District Photography Tour
Peak District Landscape Photography Tour

We will spend time at locations that offer views across the Hope Valley. At sunrise, there is always the chance of mist lingering in the valley and plenty of compositional opportunities. We’ll explore the enigmatic Padley Gorge, one of Charlotte's favourite locations, allowing for opportunities to create long exposures of the flowing water and to capture the foliage that flanks the gorge on either side. This is a great location to explore the creative photographic techniques of ICM and multiple exposures, which will help you to create your unique interpretation of the location. It is possible to get relatively close to the water flowing down the valley, which offers superb creative, abstract water photography possibilities, concentrating on the movement, colour and way the light reflects on the water as it journeys down the gorge, tumbling over boulders and through small crevices.

There is much to explore in this small area. The beautiful, fairytale-like oaks, covered in green moss, gnarled and twisted, hidden millstones, and ancient stone walls are full of photographic possibilities. The bracken and birch have already started to show a little of their autumn colours.

Peak District Heather in Bloom Photography
Peak District Photography Tour

In addition to gorges and woodlands, we will also explore various moorland areas. These often catch low cloud, which can be great for compelling imagery of the abundant heather and birches. Stanton Moor is one of Verity’s favourite places to photograph heather and woodland together. The Peak District has an abundance of ‘edges’, many of which are accessible via a short, sharp uphill walk. The effort is worth it, as some of the most intriguing formations (referred to as Tors) can be found at the top. We’ll spend time exploring these locations, especially as sunset, as they offer us sweeping views over water and valleys. 

One of the most recognisable spots in the entire Peaks is Mam Tor, and for good reason. This is a cracking place for a sunrise shoot, and if the conditions are right, there’s always the possibility of a cloud inversion.

Our tour will be the perfect introduction to the Peak District for any curious photographer. If you are already familiar with this part of the UK, this tour will allow you to go deeper and really get to know this gorgeous landscape at one of the most colourful times of the year. 

  • Included

    • Accommodation - single occupancy

    • Breakfasts

    • Transport during the tour

    • Tuition from Verity Milligan and Charlotte Bellamy

  • Excluded

    • Travel to hotel

    • Meals not mentioned

    • Insurance

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Tutored by Verity Milligan

Verity Milligan

 Tutored by Charlotte Bellamy

Charlotte Bellamy
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Luxury Editions

Essentially, a Luxury Editions tour is an exclusive micro learning group with five star tuition and treatment in all aspects of the tour. Each year a small number of ‘Luxury Editions’ tours will run where the group numbers no more than four photographers per tutor. Here the learning approach is more intensive where the leader is able to offer constant ‘hands-on guidance’ allowing them an opportunity to work in depth with each individual photographer in addition to working with the group on a collective basis. In addition to this, the accommodation will be of a high standard and special extras will be included. These tours are only taught by our long standing leaders who have years of experience and are highly sought after. If you would like to join a Luxury Edition tour, then the requirement would simply be a complete understanding of the workings of the camera and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop.

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Off the Beaten Track

Our 'Off the Beaten Track' tours cater for those more adventurous photographers who would like to get off the beaten track and explore roads untrodden or delve into the culture of a place. Groups are small and you can be assured that although the tour leader will have an in-depth knowledge of the location, you may veer off track if an unplanned photography opportunity presents itself! The tuition is five star on these tours. The accommodation varies on these tours from mid range hotels, shared cabins on a ship to basic and clean camps. Our priority is to get you to the best locations in time for the best shot and if this means camping half way up a mountain then so be it! Our 'Off the Beaten Track' tutors will have experience and knowledge of the area, so you can be assured that you will be completely taken care off to allow you to concentrate on that award winning image. If you would like to join an ‘Off the Beaten Track’ tour, then a good knowledge of your camera would be an advantage, but not essential, and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. We do also ask that you have a good level of fitness as these tours could involve a large amount of walking. Check each tours description for requirements.

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Classic

Our Classic tours are aimed at those who wish to discover unique locations, but at a more leisurely pace than the Off the Beaten Track tours. There will be ample time to immerse yourself in the location and spend time on your photography. Classic tours also focus on sunrise and sunset (which are optional for those who like to sleep in!) and have a slightly larger group size (max 8 per tutor) to allow the social side of photography to be appreciated. Tuition is five star and hotels are mid-high range depending on the tour. Every classic tour is different so do refer to the tour description for details of accommodation and locations visited. If you would like to join a ‘Classic’ tour, then a good knowledge of your camera would be an advantage, but not essential, and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. Fitness levels required vary depending on the tour so do check the exertion level under the description tab.

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City Tours

Interested in architectural photography or street photography? Do you get a buzz from photographing city life? Then a city tour is for you. We have a range of tours catering to various styles of photography including People/Street, Intentional Camera Movement, Iphoneography or Architectural photography. Tours range in length from weekend breaks, ideal for those who don’t have may days holiday left, or longer tours to allow yourself to truly explore the city. Our tutors have an in-depth knowledge of the location and will take you to undiscovered spots to ensure you come away with a varied selection of images that you are proud of. If you would like to join a ‘City’ tour, the requirement would simply be a complete understanding of the workings of the camera and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. Fitness levels required vary depending on the tour so do check the exertion level under the description tab.

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In a Day

Only got one day to spare or have already used up your ‘holiday’ budget? Join one of our ‘In a Day’ photography workshops and we will provide you with the knowledge, the views and the techniques for making the most of the light. You will go away not only having met some like minded people but most importantly having learnt something new and exciting about photography. You only need to bring a camera and an open mind! Our photography workshops are ideal for all levels of photographer from beginner to advanced. Please note these one day workshops are exclusive of VAT, this will be applied at the rate of 20% at the checkout.

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Easy - most locations are arrived at by vehicle, and most subjects and viewpoints are within easy reach. No particular level of fitness is required.

Moderate - these tours involve some walking, perhaps sometimes in towns, or on well developed trails. There may be a limited amount of uphill walking. Please advise if you have any fitness concerns.

Strenuous - these are tours which may include demanding levels of walking, including some prolonged or steep ascents and descents. Rough terrain (off the beaten track) may well be encountered. A reasonable level of fitness is required for these trips.

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