B Walk 05-May-2019
Leader: Sheila Grice  
Distance (miles): 9.00  
Ascent (feet):  
Difficulty: Esay
BAKEWELL-MONSAL HEAD-BAKEWELL CIRCULAR
Monsal-Matlock
Description:
Once off the coach in Bakewell we head through fields for the start of the
Monsal Trail. Once on the trail, we head in the direction of Monsal Head. A
coffee stop will be made by Hassop Station and members are welcome to use
the cafe facilities, although it probably won't be a lengthy stop. We continue
along the trail, taking a diversion through pastureland to visit the pretty
hamlet of Little Longstone. From here we head a short distance to the scenic
Monsal Head where we will take our lunch stop, and enjoy refreshments at
the Monsal Head Hotel or café. After lunch we leave the Monsal Trail and
head through fields, along paths and tracks back to Bakewell via the pretty
village of Ashford-in-the-Water.
This is an easy walk which is mainly flat. There is a short gentle climb up
steps onto the start of the Monsal Trail and one or two
gentle uphill sections along the route, but no major
hills.
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