A White Peak Walk from Monyash
Monyash is a wonderful White Peak village with pretty limestone cottages, quiet lanes, a village green, a duckpond and a lovely country pub. Surrounded by stunning scenery at the head of beautiful Lathkill Dale, this charming village makes an ideal starting point for exploring the area. Our 4 mile circular walk from Monyash takes you on tracks and field paths through rolling countryside into Cales Dale, lined with twisted moss covered trees, and on into Lathkill Dale. The route follows the River Lathkill to its source, where in wet weather or winter months the water springs dramatically from a cave. From there, the walk heads up through open countryside in Bagshaw Dale before returning to Monyash. This is a perfect White Peak walk for those seeking beautiful scenery and peaceful countryside.
The village of Monyash in the White Peak is a wonderful place, with pretty limestone cottages on quiet lanes, a village green, a duckpond and a lovely country pub. It’s surrounded by stunning scenery and is located at the head of the beautiful Lathkill Dale.
At 4 miles long, our circular walk that starts and ends in Monyash is a great way of seeing the area.
The route takes you on tracks and field paths through rolling countryside into part of Cales Dale, lined with twisted, moss-covered trees, and on into Lathkill Dale. It follows the River Lathkill to its source, when in wet weather or winter months it can be seen springing forth dramatically into the landscape from a cave. From there the route heads up through the open countryside of Bagshaw Dale before returning to Monyash.
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How do I get to Monyash?
Monyash is located just off the A515 between Buxton and Ashbourne.
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If you enjoyed the circular walk from Monyash through the beautiful Lathkill Dale, the Peak District has many more wonderful walks and villages to discover. The village of Monyash itself is a delight with pretty limestone cottages and a country pub. The Tissington Trail is within easy reach, offering traffic-free walking and cycling, while the beautiful village of Youlgreave offers history around every corner. Tideswell Dale offers a beautiful limestone valley with easy access paths. Discover more routes at our Walking Guide.
