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Ashford in the Water to Monsal Dale - Peak District

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Ashford in the Water to Monsal Dale - Peak District

Karen Poyser planned a hike

May 2, 2022

Ashford in the Water to Monsal Dale - Peak District

Moderate

02:50

9.72km

3.4km/h

250m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

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Start point

Parking

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3.16 km

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Monsal Head is one of the most photographed viewpoints in Derbyshire – and for good reason! Overlooking the impressive Headstone Viaduct crossing the picturesque Monsal Dale, it truly is a …

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3.50 km

Headstone Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

Headstone Viaduct is a breathtaking structure that crosses Monsal Dale. The five-arch bridge, which is 70 feet (21 m) tall at its highest point, affords fine views over the River …

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4.10 km

Monsal Dale Weir

Highlight • River

Another delightful sight just down from the viaduct. While it may look like a waterfall, it's actually a weir. This is a great spot to have lunch and get a …

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6.92 km

Great Shacklow Wood

Highlight • Forest

Great Shacklow Wood is a pretty woodland on a steep bank above the River Wye. As you hike underneath the dense canopy, birdsong, atmospheric light and wonderful fragrances combine. In …

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9.41 km

Sheepwash Bridge, Ashford in the Water

Highlight • Monument

Ashford in the Water's Medieval Sheepwash Bridge is a wonderfully historic and beautiful structure. It was built on the site of the ford across the river.

In the 17th century, …

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9.55 km

Holy Trinity Parish Church, Ashford-in-the-Water

Highlight • Historical Site

This pretty parish church lies in the heart of Ashford. Holy Trinity was built in the 12th century, modified over the following two centuries and largely rebuilt between 1868-70. Inside, …

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9.72 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.53 km

1.72 km

344 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.12 km

951 m

372 m

155 m

103 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Ashford in the Water to Monsal Dale - Peak District

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

Headstone Viaduct

Monsal Dale Weir

Great Shacklow Wood

Sheepwash Bridge, Ashford in the Water

Holy Trinity Parish Church, Ashford-in-the-Water

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