
Bakewell River & Monsal Trail Loop
Bakewell, Derbyshire
- 1 hour / 3.6km
- 197
A short route from Bakewell Bridge, along the Monsal Trail and Coombes Road.

Step 1: From Bakewell town centre, cross the bridge and bear right to head up Station Road.

Step 2: Take a right up Handley Lane. You will see Bakewell Station & the Monsal Trail down below on the left.

Step 3: Keep following this lane...

Step 4: You will pass the golf course.

Step 5: It’s uphill but not too steep. On your right is Manners Wood.

Step 6: You can take the path through the woods, but as it was wet and muddy we decided to stick with the road.

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