WALK DETAILS

726 Millers Dale and Monsal Dale

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Rock roses, wild pansies and thyme are your reward for the climb to Brushfield, high above Monsal Dale, while Water-cum-Jolly Dale is as lovely as its name. Then, wandering on beside the River Wye through Monsal Dale, we brought our day's count to 72 different flowers - try and beat that!


LOCATION: Seven miles east of Buxton
START: White Lodge pay & display picnic site on the A6, toilets (Grid ref 169705)
DISTANCE: 6.5 miles
GRADE: Moderate
TIME: Three and a half hours
MAP: Explorer OL - White Peak
Landranger 119

REFRESHMENTS: Pack a flask or DS' Brew Stop (if open)