Leader: Sam

Date: 20/01/23

Difficulty: Moderate

Start time: 10:30am

Start point: Bakewell Visitor Centre                         

End point (if not circular): Circular walk

Distance (in miles): 9

Full description

The walk starts and ends in Bakewell. The route then follows the River Wye to Ashford in the Water from Bakewell and over the medieval Sheepwash Bridge. We will then ascend to Monsal Head, one of the Peak District’s most famous views, where we will have lunch looking across the viaduct. We may also be able to get an ice cream if we get a 30 degrees mid-January heatwave. We will then head back through the Headstone Tunnel which was only opened to the public in recent years and is an impressive 533yds long, along the Monsal trail to Bakewell.

Public transport or car sharing options

Bus 218 leaves Sheffield Interchange at 9:40 am or park in any Bakewell Car Park.

Be prepared:

Please remember to dress appropriately for the time of year, with plenty of warm clothes and waterproofs, as well as food and drink.