| Day | Wednesday |
| Date | 27/05/2026 |
| Start Time | 9:30 am - EARLY START |
| Walk Name | Three villages three curios |
| Description | Start at Ashford-in-the-Water we visit the church briefly to see a historic curiosity, then walk out of the top end of the village, proceed across fields, cross the Monsal Trail to reach Great Longstone church to view another historic feature, stopping for coffee break. Then leave the village onto Myers Lane and join the Monsal Trail for a short stretch. We then go right uphill and over to Bakewell, dropping downhill to cross ancient holme bridge, and proceed to the church for the lunch break and opportunity to visit its fascinating ancient carved crosses. Bear up to St Anselm’s school and drop down through a woodland path, then walk alongside the river on return to Ashford-in-the-Water, with an option to rest and refresh at the Bull’s Head or Aisseford Tea Room. |
| Walk Leader | Heather A |
| Notify | Please text 07814 517884 by 6pm the day before to sign up |
| Start Point | Ashford in the Water - Fennel Street |
| Start Point Details | Ashford in the Water - Fennel Street, outside the church. |
| Grid Reference | SK 1940 6960 - nearest postcode: DE45 1QG |
| Grade | B1 |
| Distance | 8.5 miles |
| Additional Information | The early start is due to this start point being popular with other walking groups. Pub, cafe and shop in Ashford-in-the-water. Toilets in the pay and display carpark. (Toilet also in Bakewell church). A few styles, (not tall). Only two ascents (fairly gradual). Postcode DE45 1QG. Dog on leads |
| Dog Friendly | yes |
| Map | Click for Streetmap of start point Click for Google map of start point |