Leader: Emma

Difficulty: Moderate

Start time: 10:40

End time: 16:30

Start point and end point (circular route): Opposite Critchlows Farm Shop

Distance (in miles): About 9 miles

Ascent (in meters): About 280

Is your walk dog friendly?: Yes, well-behaved dogs kept on a lead

Full description: 

Fairly steep ascent from Bakewell Centre via Ashford on the Water to Monsal Head. Here we have the option of a pub or cafe for a lunch stop. Once refreshed, it’s down onto the old converted railway trail, through the Headstone Tunnel. There is a brief diversion from the trail, via Great Longstone, then it’s back onto the trail (via Hassop Station) and onto Bakewell where we should finish at a pub.

Suitable footwear is required as there are some loose stones and it can be slippy depending on the recent weather.

Public transport or car sharing options: 

There is the 218 bus from Sheffield Interchange which leaves at 09:38 and arrives 10:32 in Bakewell. Returns are fairly regular including 16:20 and 16:55 from Bakewell.

Parking may be a little challenging in Bakewell on a Bank Holiday.