Jun 9, 2024
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...
May 16, 2024
Above: The path down from the Monsal Trail to Ashford on a beautiful mid-May morning. My plan for this 5-mile 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...
Apr 10, 2024
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...
Apr 1, 2024
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...
Mar 27, 2024
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...
