Monsal Head and Ashford in the Water

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
Please note you must be a Ramblers Member or to have been on less than 3 walks with the group to attend.
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. Further information on what to bring an be found on our website here:
https://www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk/be-prepared
Please note:
Sheffield 20’s and 30’s Walking Group is part of the Ramblers, a registered charity. All of our leaders are volunteers. Everyone is welcome to join us on our walks. New members can come on up to 3 walks before joining the group. After 3 walks, we require you to sign up as a Ramblers member for insurance purposes. More information about the group can be found at https://www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk/.