Last updated 5.2.2012
| Date | 24 Apr 2012 - "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 | 14.3 km |
| Ascents | About 475 m in total. |
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Leader (long walk) |
Gordon Murray..........[01 509 842 508] --and-- [07 752 650 486]
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| 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 | 09.4 km |
| Ascents | Less than 320 m in total. |
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Leader (short walk) |
Joan Murray..........[01 509 842 508] --and-- [07 586 377 618]
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| 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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| Aerial map of start |
For Google satellite map of the start point, click here. |
| 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. |