Monsal Head and Wyedale Circular
Details
Distance: 9.5 Miles
Total Elevation: 450m
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
We'll be meeting at the seating outside of Stables Bar (not to be confused with Mosal Head hotel which is next door).
Meet at 9:15 for a 9:30 start.
Route
An easy(ish) circular route starting at Monsal head. Visiting the River Wye, Deep Dale Nature reserve, Great Shacklow Wood, Little Shacklow Wood and Cracknowle Wood. This should take roughly 4-5 hours (with breaks and a stop for lunch).
After the walk depending on numbers, we may be able to find some seating in Stables Bar for a pint, or I'll get a list of other nearby boozeries we can potentially head too.
Parking
Paid parking is available at the below address; however parking at this location is limited so car sharing is encouraged:
Monsal Head Carpark,
Ashford Lane,
DE45 1NJ
Please make sure to bring:
• Sturdy, waterproof walking boots. It can get very muddy and slippery on these walks
•Waterproof clothing, it is England after all
•Warm/cold weather layers. Prepare for all weather
•Enough water for the duration of the walk
•Lunch and snacks as needed. There won't often be places to buy things en route
Notes:
Etiquette - If you can no longer attend the event, please remember to cancel yours and / or your guests rsvp as we often have people on the waiting list and it means we won't wait around for you either
Please note that the organisers may not have walked these routes before, so bear with us whilst we navigate. You are joining these walks at your own risk and are fully responsible for yourself and the choices and actions you choose to take at these events.
Dogs are welcome to join, but please act responsibly, and if walking near livestock, ensure they are on the lead.
Meetup charge organisers to run these groups, and therefore, Please bring £10 for a year's membership to the group or £1 if you attend occasionally, on the walk or pay as a friend payment via PayPal
Monsal Head and Wyedale Circular