Above: Plaques by a row of cottages tell the tragic story of how the Black Death came to this tranquil village. George Viccars was the first victim. It’s thought he brought the disease to Eyam in a bundle of cloth which carried infected fleas. At 11 miles, this...
Above: There are some wonderful views from Longstone Edge looking south across the White Peak. This walk of just under five miles starts along the Monsal Trail from the old Hassop Railway Station, which is now a popular cafe and bike-hire centre, before heading north...
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: The path from Ashford leads across open fields to the Monsal Trail. Recorded on a gloriously sunny afternoon under a clear blue sky in early June, this three-mile walk from Ashford-in-the-Water is one of the shortest in the series. But it’s also one of...
Above: Ashford’s much-photographed Sheepwash Bridge over the River Wye. Sheep were penned in the enlosed area on the left before being driven across the river to clean their coats. Starting from Hassop Station – which is now a popular cafe and bike-hire...
