Monsal Head
Monsal Head Peak District Monsal Head is located on the B6465 that runs between Ashford-in-the-Water and Wardlow Mires, and, as such is located on a lovely countryside drive, and is really easy to find when day tripping. Monsal Head, is a cluster of houses, pub and café that seem to be a satellite to the village of Little Longstone (which is also worth a visit), and here you will find fantastic, and dramatic views over the Wye Valley, and the Monsal Trail as it passes over the impressive five arched Headstone Viaduct. This is a classic, not to miss Peak District view which is hugely popular with photographers. The Headstone...
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Win Hill
Win Hill Peak District Win Hill is a hill north west of Bamford in the Derbyshire Peak District. Its summit is 462 m (1,516 ft) above sea level and it is bounded by the River Derwent to the east, the River Noe to the south west and Ladybower Reservoir to the north, with a ridge running north west linking it to Kinder Scout. The Roman road from Glossop over the Snake Pass crosses the ridge to the north and descends to Hope and the old Roman base of Brough in the Hope Valley, with the Hope Cross, a marker post dating from 1737, at the highest point of the road. On top of Win Hill lies Win Hill Pike, locally known as the Pimple. Win Hill Pike has an Ordnance Survey triangulation point,...
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