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Run the Monsal Trail to Ashford-in-the-Water., Great Longstone, Derbyshire

Run the Monsal Trail to Ashford-in-the-Water.

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This is a walk west of Bakewell from Lees Bottom along the Monsal Trail and past Ashford-in-the-Water, with stretches beside the River Wye and through Great Shacklow Wood.

Along the way

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Monsal TrailA former railway path followed west of Bakewell.
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Ashford-in-the-WaterA village passed on the way along the trail.
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Great Shacklow WoodA woodland crossed on the walk, adding variety to the scenery.

The route

Distance14.3 km
Running≈ 1 h 38
Cycling≈ 1 h 09
Climb↑ 248 m
RouteCircular

A 14.3 km circular route from Great Longstone to run or cycle, with 248 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 248 m in total

Before you go

StartLees Bottom, Great Longstone, SK17 9UHOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingThe start is the pay and display car park at Lees Bottom where there are also public toilets.
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