25) The Monsall Trail, Hassop Road, Hassop, Derbyshire, DE45 1NW

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Distance:

17 miles return trip.

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Terrain:

The Monsall Trail is a walk, cycle and bridleway on a disused railway line.

The trail is tarmac and smooth.

It has a gradual slope to climb from Hassop to Chee Dale (the turning point) then a slight downhill return to Hassop.

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Facilities on site:

I always park at Hassop which has a large pay and display car park, Blue Badge users have to pay to park thought its not too expensive. There is a nice cafe and disabled toilets at the Hassop site. The cafe has a large under cover seating area too.
https://www.hassopstation.co.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIu8Lcr8HA6gIVV-7tCh05GgWvEAAYASAAEgJCN_D_BwE

https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/places-to-visit/trails/monsaltrail

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There is another cafe on the route at Millers Dale Quarry, again disabled toilets are provided.

Hassop also has a bike hire centre.

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Dogs are permitted on the route.

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What will you see.

The Monsall Trail takes in many industrial heritage sites, viaducts and tunnels to explore, all wide and all on an excellent tarmac surface.

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Lots of wildflowers along the route. Many different species of insect and birds, mammals can be seen.

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