Ashford in the Water & 2 Dales

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Overview

We will make our way along Deep Dale and then across farmland to Ashford in the Water via Sheldon. After our picnic lunch in Ahsford we head to Monsal Head before making our way back to the cars along Monsal Dale.

Sunday, 17 May 2026

Meeting time:: 9:00 am
Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 13.4km / 8.3mi
Ascent:: 405m / 1329ft
Type:: circular

Picnic Lunch

Please contact the Walk Leader if you are meeting us at the start.

We suggest passengers contribute towards the journey cost based on the Car Share Code - A=£1, B=£2, C=£3 etc. Car Share Code: E

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 90492 33425
Nearest postcode:: ST15 8NJ
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Meeting time:: 9:00 am

Stone Canalside (Scout Hut) Car Park, Westbridge Park - FREE

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 17042 70588
Nearest postcode:: SK17 9UH
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Start time:: 10:30 am

White Lodge car park - £6.60 - Card or RingGo App

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