Monsal Head is one of the most iconic sights in the Peak District and the surrounding countryside in the Monsal Dale has some of the finest walks in the country.

Great British Life: Headstone TunnelHeadstone Tunnel (Image: as submitted)

Monsal Head and Ashford-in-the-Water
A route packed with lovely views, history and a 'refreshing' detour to the charming village of Ashford-in-the-Water.
Click here for the route around Ashford-in-the-Water

Great British Life: The weir, Monsal DaleThe weir, Monsal Dale

Monsal Head and Taddington
A very varied walk with three quite steep climbs but well worth the effort as the views over Monsal Dale are quite stunning.
Click here for the route around Taddington

Monsal Head and Litton Mill
An attractive and intriguing walk down the Monsal Trail and back via charming Water-cum-Jolly Dale.
Click here for the route around Litton Mill

Great British Life: County Walk: Monsal Trail and BlackwellCounty Walk: Monsal Trail and Blackwell

Monsal Trail and Blackwell
A little bit further afield this walk on the Monsal Trail takes in tunnels, wild flowers and a reward of a magnificent view for those who head for the Derbyshire Dales
Click here for the route around Miller's Dale and Blackwell

Ashford-in-the-Water and Great Shacklow Wood
A varied walk crossing fields, following the Monsal Trail, tunnel and Dale before climbing up through the delightful Great Shacklow Wood.
Click here to view the route around Great Shacklow Wood

Great British Life: Sheepwash Bridge, Ashford in the WaterSheepwash Bridge, Ashford in the Water (Image: Sally Mosley)

Ashford-in-the-Water and the River Wye
A viaduct and far-reaching views play a prominent part in this scenic ramble.
Click here to view the route from the River Wye

Great British Life: Chee Tor tunnelChee Tor tunnel (Image: sally mosley)
Millers Dale
Further up the the River Wye lies the River Wye is pretty Millers Dale. This walk heads west to Chee Dale and then takes in a section of the Monsal Trail. Monsal Head is in the opposite direction of this walk, so you would simply head east on the Monsal Trail, in a straight journey there and back.
Click here to view the route from Millers Dale to Chee Dale

All the routes were correct at the time of publication, over time access to certain parts of the walk may be subject to change.