Monsal Trail: Bakewell to Millers Dale
Bakewell, Derbyshire · East Midlands
Quick answer
The Monsal Trail is a 9-mile traffic-free walk along a disused Victorian railway line through the Peak District limestone dales. Wide, well-surfaced paths make it suitable for all dogs including puppies. The route passes through illuminated tunnels and across dramatic viaducts.
Walk Starting Point
Distance
9 miles
Time
2h 40m - 3h 40m
Difficulty
Off-lead
Yes
Stiles
None
Parking
Available
Nearest pub
The Anglers Rest, Millers Dale
Nearest cafe
Monsal Head Hotel
Dog-friendly stops nearby
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Monsal Head Hotel is the nearest dog-friendly cafe to this walk. Browse dog-friendly cafes →
About this walk
A superb traffic-free trail following a disused Victorian railway line through the spectacular limestone dales of the Peak District. The Monsal Trail offers exceptional scenery with minimum effort -- wide, well-surfaced paths, dramatic viaducts and tunnels, and the River Wye throughout.
Walk highlights
- ✦Monsal Head Viaduct views
- ✦Victorian railway tunnels
- ✦River Wye throughout
- ✦Dramatic limestone dale scenery
Terrain
🗓 Seasonal notes
A year-round walk thanks to the well-surfaced trail. Spring and autumn offer the best light. The tunnels are an adventure for dogs -- bring a torch.
🅿️ Parking
Pay and display at Bakewell Station Yard car park
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