It has 155 spaces and is open seven days a week, currently opening 24 hours. Quieter end to the walk. } Hiking Walking Running Lake Partially paved Views Wildflowers Wildlife Description It is much more deserving of Ruskin's praise than Monsal Dale, yet I found myself sadly uninspired on this visit. A few hilly bits but mostly flat. Leaving the village, look for a public footpath sign . Signs for the Pennine Bridleway showed where this new trail joins the Monsal Trail for a short distance, and which I will hopefully be walking next year. Bakewell, Hassop, and the River Wye Circular, https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/planning-your-visit/parking. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 33 min to complete. Cross the road bridge. 6 great walks near the River Wye. The walk through Headstones Tunnel had been wonderful (I am rather sad when it comes to engineering structures) and soon I was striding along a ledge that Navvies had cut into the hillside to reach the next tunnel. a relatively easy trail, did miss the left turning off the monsail trail though and had to turn around to find it. Only climb is to start the walk. Our first task was to find a cafe, and I set off for home about an hour later. They were lined up ready to go off, and a quick glance down made me thankful that they were doing it rather than me. It did not take me long to get my kit together and head up the hill towards the site of Bakewell railway station. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Some sections of the bridle way and riverside paths could be muddy after wet weather. The Monsal Trail is a multi-use trail and he should have been prepared to stop as he passed me from behind. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Try this 9.7-km loop trail near Bakewell, Derbyshire. Cross the bridges over the River Wye up to the Agricultural Centre. Check out this 5.8-km loop trail near Bakewell, Derbyshire. On the other side of the bridge turn left and follow the river Wye. Bakewell is set in an enviable location on the banks of the River Wye, in the heart of the Peak District. Turn left along this and follow it as it curves to the right to join the B6048 road and heads downhill; there are pavements on both side of the road. Some on a quite busy footpath and some more rural off-road track. My 7 and 4 year old sons loved the walk and it was perfect for them. Walk shoes needed as some are muddy! The river level was low and they were easy to cross, but some steps carved out of the cliff face were very slippery. Its route ran through the beautiful Wye Valley on the . Property code: 90579. Short and sweet. 12. Plenty of parking along the side of the road just after the start of the trail. At least = 660 pixels (wide) x 440 pixels (high).). My 7 and 4 year old sons loved the walk and it was perfect for them. Nice route on the south west side, but very muddy in late December in that same section. Bakewell was awarded its market charter in 1330 and is one of the best in the County. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Featuring a garden, bar and views of river, Rafters at Riverside House Hotel is located in Bakewell, 8.9 km from Chatsworth House. Brilliant afternoon walk with a bar to cater for if you fancy a bite and drink. Walk past Peak Trinity church and cross Shutts Lane. Town: Set on the banks of the River Wye is Ashford in the Water. We see the River Wye at the start of this walk at Ashford-in-the-Water, then meet it again further north near Monsal Head before heading home again.Click here to view the details of the Ashford-in-the-Water walk, Pavillion Gardens, Buxton by Bradly Titto Kurian (Image: Archant). The second option is not to cross the footbridge over the river and instead continue on along the northern bank of the river; it curves to the right and a fifth of a mile after the footbridge it passes under the railway viaduct. function myFunction() { A short distance on the path crossed the Wye once more on one of two side-by-side viaducts to reach Miller's Dale station, once the busiest on the line. Lovely steady walk, nice day for it as well. Picnic tables are sited on the right just before reaching the station. The tourist honeypot of Dovedale has nothing on it. During June and early July the town is a riot of colour and revelry. Soon I came across the point where the trail used to head off into Little Longstone to avoid the Headstones Tunnel. It seemed sensible to do a short and easy walk so that I would not be tired for the drive home, so I settled on the Monsal Trail, which follows the old railway line between Bakewell and Blackwell Mill near Buxton. Follow the track uphill and, as the track splits, turn right through a small wooden gate. Bakewell, Hassop, and the River Wye Circular, https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/planning-your-visit/parking. Fairly flat easy going route with a bit of mud, Brilliant walk along the Monsal trail to Bakewell. Follow the footpath across the fields and back to Holme Lane. go4mailvariable='go4awalk.com' If you want to extend this walk a little, park on Holme Lane instead and walk to Bakewell across the field by the River Wye. Not strenuous. Although the sky today was sunny, it was too low in the sky to land on the grass, which was lank and damp. Dove Cottage, sleeping 3, is a charming former milking parlour with a cosy sitting room, kitchen, double and single bedrooms and bathroom. Dont miss the unique H Boutique Hotel, ALSO dont miss our full guide on UNIQUE places to stay in the Peak District. The trip had been slightly spoilt by the weather, but the three days of walking had been enjoyable nonetheless. Some sections of road and lane walking are without pavements. A mile walk along the trail took me to Hassop station, which was similarly grand despite being in the middle of nowhere and a mile from the village after which it was named. Tripadvisor Bloomers of Bakewell() Great trail, we extended it by continuing through Headstone Tunnel to Monsal Head before looping back to Ashford. After passing an ancient ash tree, fenced off to protect passers-by from falling branches, you should reach a farm drive. Take the public footpath on the left. Very easy going trail with a nice stop off at Hassop Station Cafe. It can be very slippy underfoot. He was the son of Richard Arkwright who had a thriving cotton mill in the area. Please send them as email attachments (configured for any computer) along with your name to: