Walking Gear Guides Not strenuous. Peak District National Park has 45 car parks, 18 of which have a Pay & Display system. Very easy going trail with a nice stop off at Hassop Station Cafe. Care needs taking because there is a dramatic drop off to the right, but the side of the tunnel is well worth a look for an engineering geek such as myself. It mirrors a. 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). It did not take me long to get my kit together and head up the hill towards the site of Bakewell railway station. Well before the tunnel portal is reached, turn left at SK158729 to join a path. Bakewell walks: 1 Park and river walk 1.3km (0.8 miles), Bakewell walks: 2 Town tour 2km (1.2 miles), Bakewell walks: 3 Agricultural walk 5km (3 miles), Bakewell walks: 4 Church and hill walk 5km (3 miles), Bakewell walks: 5 Monsal trail walk 8km (5 miles). Lots of lovely picnic spots early on the trail with a lovely cafe and bike hire at and old train station :). It crosses another plank footbridge and climbs up steps once more above the river, shortly after this the path becomes flatter and easier. Return journeys always seem to take less time than outward ones, and I was soon approaching Hassop. All other rights reserved. The valley is gone, and the Gods with it; and now, every fool in Buxton can be in Bakewell in half an hour, and every fool in Bakewell at Buxton; which you think a lucrative process of exchange - you Fools everywhere'. HASSOP STATION CAFE & MONSAL TRAIL CYCLE HIRE, Bakewell - Menu, Prices At the end of the stones a boardwalk continues on across a boggy area of ground as high cliffs rise up on the other side of the river. Just the right distance for my little one to manage! Lots of bites on the Monsul Trail though This is a delightful walk along the River Wye as it turns and loops back on itself, creating oxbow lakes in places. Hotels in Bakewell, UK - save 15% with the best deals - Booking.com Just before the B6048 road ends at the A619, turn left across Coombs Road to reach the Bakewell Bridge car park, where this walk started and now ends. The gradient flattens and it curves to the left once again, passing a company car park and the old Bakewell station building to the right. x.type = 'text'; Go through the gate and follow the path downhill through the trees. The old station buildings now contain a book shop, gift shop and a cafe and toilets are also available here. Good views. Rafters at Riverside House Hotel. } All too soon the tunnel ended and I emerged out onto the Monsal Head viaduct. Continue downhill and, as you reach the bottom, turn right walking between stone buildings to reach the road. As the road bends around to the right and at the end of a row of houses, cross the road to go through a metal gate on the left (a sign "The Outrake" is on the gate). DESCRIPTION This scenic walk with riverside paths, historic buildings and elevated footpaths over the Derbyshire hills, incorporating a pub with far reaching views, is rambling paradise. Here I diverted off the Monsal Trail once more to once again follow the old route before the tunnels reopened. Flights Holiday Rentals Restaurants Things to do Bakewell Tourism; Bakewell Hotels; Bed and Breakfast Bakewell Hill Skills End it with a wander around the shops and a sample of Bakewell Pudding for sheer perfection! Hotel Amenities - Hampton Inn & Suites Newark-Harrison-Riverwalk - Hilton Over to the west you can also explore Dove Dale, Thors cave, The Roaches and Luds church. Nice walk. Head in the direction of Baslow (left if your back is to the bowling green). The Monsal Trail - Blackwell Mill Cycle Hire lovely walk though. Towards the end of the park just before you get to the road there is a great playpark for kids. Look in the river for huge brown or rainbow trout which enjoy the deep shadows on the downstream side of the bridge. On the way it passes the following features: The return journey was more complex as I took two diversionary paths - the first around Chee Tor and the second around the combined Litton and Cressbrook tunnels. Walk back to the car park along Granby Croft. The 500m bore explodes from its western portal straight on to the viaduct high above the River Wye. For specific fees and more information about car parks and parking permits, please visit. I decided not to do the final diversion around Monsal Head tunnel due to time - my parents would be waiting for me in Bakewell, and I wanted to see them. Outdoor Leisure number 24 (The Peak District - White Peak Area). For specific fees and more information about car parks and parking permits, please visit. Brilliant afternoon walk with a bar to cater for if you fancy a bite and drink. PDF Monsal Trail Leaflet 2011 - Peak District National Park If you are planning a full day out with the family, a great idea could be to pack a picnic and stop in this area. Check out this 5.8-km loop trail near Bakewell, Derbyshire. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 33 min to complete. Please send them as email attachments (configured for any computer) along with your name to: