Monsal Head in the Peak District

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Walk d160 Upperdale, Water-cum-Jolly Dale and The Monsal Trail from Monsal Head

Simply stunning

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Vital Statistics:

Length:6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:532 ft (162 m)
Time:2.75 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 3 <span class=difficultytext>(Easy)</span

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Walk d335 Longstone Edge from Great Longstone

Great views with just a little climbing

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Vital Statistics:

Length:4.75 miles (7.5 km)
Ascent:791 ft (241 m)
Time:2½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 3 <span class=difficultytext>(Easy)</span

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Walk d202 The Monsal Trail, Water-cum-Jolly Dale and Monsal Head from Miller's Dale Station

Simply stunning

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Vital Statistics:

Length:7.75 miles (12.5 km)
Ascent:840 ft (256 m)
Time:3.75 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 4 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span

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Walk d178 Fin Cop and Monsal Dale from Ashford in the Water

Two of the finest views in the Peak District

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:1,749 ft (533 m)
Time:5.75 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 5 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span

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Walk d230 Monsal Dale from Ashford in the Water

One of the finest views in the Peak District

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Vital Statistics:

Length:7.25 miles (11.5 km)
Ascent:1,480 ft (451 m)
Time:4 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 5 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span

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Walk d270 Monsal Head, Monsal Dale and Deep Dale from Ashford in the Water

One of the finest views in the Peak District

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.75 miles (14 km)
Ascent:1,703 ft (519 m)
Time:5 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 5 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span

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Walk d206 Monsal Dale and Ashford in the Water from Bakewell

Spectacular views with easy walking

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Vital Statistics:

Length:10 miles (16 km)
Ascent:1,578 ft (481 m)
Time:5.25 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span

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