BPW23: Monsal Trail Brewery Walk (Sat 10.30)
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This event is part of the OutdoorLads 2023 Big Peaky Weekender and participation is intended for those attending the weekend event.
A 7 mile/11km outward walk from the campsite, we will walk along the Monsal Trail in the direction of Monsal Head, through the tunnels.
We will then then divert off to walk along the river through Monsal Dale, up steep woodlands and then descending to the River Derwent. We will stop along the riverside for a lunch break.
After lunch we will stop at the famous Thornbridge Brewery Taphouse, where the opportunity will be given to purchase a pint or two. The brewery has a gift shop and a wide range of other items on sale, there's also a nearby general shop should you wish to stock up on anything else for your return to camp
The Thornbridge Brewery Taphouse also sells pizza so if anyone is still feeling hungry after the walk and lunch, there will be food available here also
It is intended that we will stop at the taphouse for a couple of hours after which we will make our way back to the Monsal Trail and back to camp on a final 3 mile stroll
Photos: Photos by W Allaway and used with permission.
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What to bring
The terrain that we will be covering is on and off-road, occasionally wet and stony, I would strongly suggest the kit list below for all lowland and hill walks for OutdoorLads.
- Water: bring at least two litres
- Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
- Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
- Boots: waterproof (or waterproof socks...) and breathable and designed for hiking. If you wear your best trainers they may get ruined.
- Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters, I would recommend waterproof socks.
- Layered clothing: A t-shirt may well do if it is sunny but layers will help otherwise
- Trousers: ideally no jeans (weather dependent) as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and if it is warm, shorts are OK.
- We are in a wildlife area, so ticks are a problem and they can carry lymes disease. I would suggest a full check for ticks after the walk.
- Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
- Hat or cap: to provide some shade from the sun
- Sunglasses: so you're not squinting in the sun
- Sun cream: Yes, essential even if overcast (Get a SFP30+ with UVA 5*, most supermarket own brands are good here). There is little shade, it is summer and the sunburn will be painful
- Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
- Lunch: bring a packed lunch
Food & drink
You'll need to bring a lunch and enough water (or other non-alcoholic rehydrating drink) to keep you going for the full duration of the walk.
There is unlikely to be anywhere to purchase food or drink on route before we get to the taphouse