As part of Fresh Start Festival we will be running two exciting walking trips in collaboration with the Welcome Team! 
Our first trip of the week will be to the Monsal Trail.

The Monsal Trail is a traffic-free route through some of the Peak District's most spectacular limestone Dales. It connects the beautiful towns of Buxton and Bakewell. Enjoy a combination of firm footpaths and well-lit disused railway tunnels along this historic trail in the picturesque Peaks.

Please note each person will be limited to one discounted ticket across both trips during Fresh Start Festival.  Please choose one trip: either the Monsal Trail or Keswick.

At one time, this route was a railway line from London to Manchester. Now this historic trail runs from Buxton to Bakewell, crosses high above the River Wye via the Monsal Viaduct and cuts through the Peak District hills through a series of tunnels.

We will depart by coach from the Parkinson Steps and take you by private hire coach to the Peak District. When we arrive, we will set off along the Monsal Trail. You can enjoy the beautiful sights this route has to offer, and we will finish with some free time for you in Bakewell, famous for its iconic pudding. 
 
There will be two walking route options- a shorter route for people who wish to spend more time in Bakewell and a longer walk for those wishing to explore further.  Please note that the length of time to explore Bakewell will depend on which route option you pick. 

 
Date & Time: 

Saturday 1st February: 08:00 – 18:00 
 
Location: 

Monsal Trail and Bakewell, Peak District 

For more information about the local area, you may find this link helpful - https://visitpeakdistrict.com/locations/bakewell  

Cost: 

£5.00 - Discounted tickets as part of Fresh Start Festival! 

Transport: 

We will travel via coach from the Parkinson Steps departing at 8:00 and returning at 18:00. This is included in the ticket cost. 

What you need to bring: 

Please come in suitable footwear for uneven and unpaved terrain (walking boots or strong trainers). You will also need: 

• Spare footwear to change into after the walk and a bag for your muddy boots or shoes 
• Waterproof jacket and warm clothes  
• Food/Packed Lunch and a water bottle for during the walk 
• Money/Card if you wish to purchase items in the town 
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We have a limited number of walking boots and waterproof jackets you can hire for the trip, if you do not have kit or unable to buy kit. 

Walking trips terms and conditions: 

• You must be at least 17 years of age to attend this trip. 
• When booking a place for this event, the named participant is making a commitment to attend the event and to travel to and from the destination on the organised coach provided and to remain with the group an walk leaders at all times.
• If after payment a participant cannot attend for any reason, including illness, injury and emergencies, the participant will not be entitled to a refund. The event organiser will be as accommodating as possible if the participant cannot attend and will deal with cases on an individual basis up to one week before the event. We advise that in the event of the named candidate not being able to attend that they find a replacement to take their position and notify the event organiser at least one week before the date of the event. No changes can be made within one week of the event. 

For more information, please contact Get Out, Get Active: getoutgetactive@leeds.ac.uk 

Tickets: https://store.leeds.ac.uk/product-catalogue/sport-and-physical-activity/get-out-get-active/explore