Monsal

Chesterfield & North East Derbyshire Group

A Ramblers group that organises more than 350 walks per year that are accessible to people in the Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire area.

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Overview

Monsal Head-Ashford in the Water-Monsal Trail

Monday, 8 June 2026

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Please bring food and drink for the walk and wear appropriate clothing and footwear

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 18550 71549
Nearest postcode:: DE45 1NL
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Roadside parking on Butts Road. Alternative parking car park behind Monsal Head Hotel (fee)

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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 £3.75 per month