How long does the Monsal Trail take to cycle?

How long does the Monsal Trail take to cycle?

How long is the Monsal Trail and how long does it take to ride it? The trail is nearly 8 miles to the end from the hire centre. How long it takes is up to you. If you travel at a brisk pace to the end and back with limited stops to enjoy the view you can do it in under two hours.

How long is the Monsal Trail walk?

8.5 miles
The Monsal Trail is a traffic free route for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and wheelchair users through some of the Peak District’s most spectacular limestone dales. The trail runs along the former Midland Railway line for 8.5 miles between Blackwell Mill, in Chee Dale and Coombs Road, at Bakewell.

How hard is the Monsal Trail?

Trail is flat and pretty smooth. There is a slight but noticeable gradient from Bakewell to Buxton over the distance of about 7.5 miles so worth doing the route that way as you can almost freewheel on the way back.

Is the Monsal Trail difficult?

Difficulty Rating: It is 8.5mi total in length, stretching from Buxton to Bakewell, but this hike is a select section of that. The Monsal Trail is a renowned cycle and walking route that follows a section of the old Manchester – London railway built in 1863.

Can you ride the Monsal Trail on a road bike?

It’s suitable for any type of cycle. The trail is flat, we saw lots of road cyclists using the trail. You will enjoy it. the route is almost all tarmac and flat.

Is Monsal Trail closed?

There are no trail closures at the moment.

Is the Monsal Trail open?

Updates will be provided via our social media and please adhere to all signage and closures in place, for your safety and others. The Monsal Trail remains open to enjoy between Millers Dale and Hassop/Bakewell.

Is the Monsal Trail Circular?

A circular walk along the Monsal Trail visiting Miller’s Dale, Monsal Dale and Monsal Head before returning via Taddington. The route starts from the car park at the Miller’s Dale Viaduct. Follow the trail east through the lovely Miller’s Dale with views of the River Wye.

Where can I cycle the Monsal Trail in South Wales?

If you want to cycle from the other end of the Monsal trail, go to Blackwell Mill Cycle Hire and park in the Wye Dale Car Park. The Wye Dale Car Park is just off the A6, opposite the Topley Pike Aggregate Quarry. One of the advantages of this bike hire shop is that you have a fixed price for the whole day.

How much does it cost to hire a bike on Monsal?

Within the Hassop Station facility is the Monsal Trail Cycle Hire Centre. With bike hire from only £15 per bike you could soon be experiencing the unique Monsal Trail aboard one of our quality cycles or electric bikes. No need to book, just turn up.

Where are the car parks on the Monsal Trail?

Car parks are shown on the Monsal Trail map. The most parking is in Bakewell where there are several pay and display car parks in the town and a small car park next to the Trail at Bakewell Station. Use postcode DE45 1BU to get the central Bakewell car parks.

How do I get to Monsal?

Head along the spectacular Monsal Trail over viaducts and through well-lit tunnels calling at the former stations along the way. Cycle hire and traffic-free. A great wet-weather option. Access the trail at the rear of Hassop Station, turning right to pass in front of the building and under the road bridge.