Above: The riverbank footpath between the water mill and Ashford-in-the-Water. This five-and-a-half mile walk from White Lodge carpark on the A6 follows the River Wye for over half the route, heading first into Deep Dale Nature Reserve before entering the trees of...
Above: Once walked by medieval monks, Monk’s Dale has a wonderfully quiet and meditative atmosphere. This five-and-a-half mile walk starts from Miller’s Dale Station and heads west towards the Buxton end of the Monsal Trail before turning to reach the...
Above: This cairn of stones marks the high point of Longstone Moor, and also the site of a Bronze Age burial mound. There are some wonderful views along this six mile walk from Monsal Head up to the high point of Longstone Moor. Monsal Head overlooks the River Wye as...
Above: Tideswell Dale is one of the shortest but most picturesque dales in the White Peak. Starting from Miller’s Dale Station, this walk of just over seven miles heads first along the Monsal Trail towards the Bakewell end, before dropping down to cross the...
Above: Approaching Chatsworth along the bank of the River Derwent, with the Hunting Tower partly hidden by the trees in the far distance. This is one of my favourite walks from Bakewell; crossing the Monsal Trail and heading up through the trees beyond the golf course...
