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Ashford to Monsal Head

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Overview

A classic peak district walk from Ashford in the Water. We ascend to Monsal Head via Little Longstone, with its interesting Congregational Chapel church. From Monsal Head there are outstanding views to be had, depending on the weather. Our return route takes us through idyllic Monsal Dale and Great Shacklow Wood.  

Wednesday, 4 June 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.derbyshiredalesramblers.org.uk

No dogs except assistance dogs please.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 19445 69769
Nearest postcode:
DE45 1QG
what3words:
polishing.colonies.trappings
Start time:
10:30 am

Meet and park in Ashford in the Water car park (donations). Parking is also possible on the roadside in the village, for example Church Street.

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Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.0 miles
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Normanton-on-Soar Chain Ferry walk - Booking required*

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
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Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.0 miles
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Chatsworth and Stand Wood adventure

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.5 miles
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Bamford

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.0 miles
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
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Start:

Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Distance:
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Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.0 miles
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.0 miles
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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A recent walk

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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.0 miles
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Start:

Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.0 miles
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.5 miles
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.0 miles
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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A recent walk

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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Start:

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Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.0 miles
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.0 miles
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.0 miles
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
12.0 miles
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Start:

Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.0 miles
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Start:

Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.0 miles
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Start:

Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.0 miles
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Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
3.5 miles
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Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
14.0 miles
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Sir William Hill

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.0 miles
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Baslow to Calver circuit

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.5 miles
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.5 miles
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Bonnie Prince Charlie Walk Part 2 - booking required at least one week before the walk

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Placeholder image

Calver, Bubnell, Pilsley, Hassop, Stoney Middleton & Froggatt

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.0 miles

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE