Monsal Head to Longstones

Monsal Head to Longstones

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...
Monsal Head to Ashford

Monsal Head to Ashford

Above: The path down from the Monsal Trail to Ashford on a beautiful mid-May morning. My plan for this walk between Monsal Head and Ashford-in-the-Water was to include a visit to the Iron Age settlement at Fin Cop, with it’s wonderful views across Monsal Dale....
Headstone Viaduct

Headstone Viaduct

Above: The panoramic view from Monsal Head with the Monsal Trail running along Headstone Viaduct at bottom left. Above: This painting is from Buxton Museum’s collection (click to enlarge). The glorious view from Monsal Head looking down to Headstone Viaduct...
Monsal Head to Litton Mill

Monsal Head to Litton Mill

Above: The picturesque path alongside the River Wye between Litton and Cressbrook Mills can get muddy and water-logged at the far end.  A fairly easy 5-mile walk from Monsal Head and along the Trail before dropping down to Litton Mill. The route also passes Cressbrook...
Monsal Head to Monsal Dale

Monsal Head to Monsal Dale

Above: The view from Monsal Head across to Monsal Dale is truly breathtaking. This walk will take you over the small footbridge just visible in the far distance. At just under two miles, this walk is the shortest on the website. It also doesn’t touch the Monsal...