Last updated 28.7.2010
| Date | 27 Apr 2010 - "Emphasis on flowers" |
| Walk Info (long walk) |
[001] A repeat of our traditional April walk to start the season. The first flowers of the season will be appearing and some hillsides will have a good covering of flowers. Spectacular scenery in Miller's and Monsal Dales. |
| Distance | 14.5 km |
| Ascents | 160 metres (over 1.8km distance). About 475 m in total. |
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Leader (long walk) |
Gordon Murray..........[01 509 842 508] --and-- [07 752 650 486] |
| Walk Info (short walk) |
[001z] Out along the river and old railway. Return largely by the same route. The climb mentioned is to the cafe at Monsal Head. |
| Distance | 10.1 km |
| Ascents | 45 metres. Less than 320 m in total. |
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Leader (short walk) |
Ursula Kellard..........[01 509 211 105] --and-- [07 931 343 103] |
| Start | White Lodge Car Park at bottom of Taddington Dale. [Pay & display] |
| Grid Ref | SK 170 706 |
| Travel | Google Maps time from Loughborough 73min for 57 miles
Follow A6 from Bakewell towards Buxton. Car Park is on left about 4 miles beyond Bakewell. |
 Try clicking on the signpost to get a map. Then zoom out for a suitable route-plan map There will be a link at the base of the map giving a "nearest postcode" for your Satnav. |
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| Extra Info | Will stop at Monsal Head cafe later in walk. Click here for list of flowers seen on this walk. |
| Toilets at start? | Yes. |