| Day | Saturday |
| Date | 21/05/2016 |
| Start Time | 10:00 am |
| Walk Name | Magpie Mine and Ashford Wells |
| Description | A spring walk across the fields and meadows of the white peak with great views, taking us over the hills and through the dales around the River Wye. We see the remains of Magpie mine and visit the lovely Peak District villages of Sheldon and Ashford in the Water. We will stop in Ashford in the Water to view the 2016 well dressings and there is also a flower festival in the church. Monsal Head - Headstone viaduct- Brushfield Hough - White Lodge - Sheldon - Magpie Mine-- Ashford in the Water - Churchdale Farm - Great Longstone - Little Longstone - Monsal Head. A couple of steep ascents and descents but all worth it for the views! The ground can be rough, muddy and slippery in places, particularly if wet. Note: Route may vary depending on weather conditions. Please check message board (http://s40wg.proboards.com/) for any late changes due to conditions. |
| Walk Leader | Jim C |
| Notify | Please text 07855 809 679 by 6PM the day before to sign up |
| Start Point | Monsal Head pay and display car park by public toilets (next to Monsal Head Hotel) |
| Start Point Details | At the front of the Monsal Head Hotel near the public toilets |
| Grid Reference | SK 185 715 - nearest postcode: DE45 1NL |
| Grade | B2 |
| Distance | 9 miles |
| Additional Information | Monsal Head long stay car park is a pay and display but if you arrive early enough you can normally park free on the road (Butts Road) to Little Longstone Please note that I will not acknowledge or respond to your text unless there is a problem. Please text earlier in the week rather than later to ensure optimum planning by leaders. To ensure the enjoyment of participants, numbers will be limited to c 20. Whilst you are welcome to join the walk, please let me know if you are not currently a Ramblers member. Please ensure you are ready booted and equipped to start walking at the specified time. Walk Leaders will not wait. Toilets at the beginning of the walk. Refreshments available at Monsal Head or Little Longstone at the end of the walk. Well behaved dogs kept on short fixed leads held by considerate owners welcome. There are young animals and birds in the countryside at this time of year. Owners should follow the Law and Countryside code. |
| Dog Friendly | yes |
| Map | Click for Streetmap of start point Click for Google map of start point |