Monsal Head

Map ref: SK 185715

A large car park behind the hotel, operated by Derbyshire Dales District Council with toilet facilities including one suitable for disabled people (RADAR key). The sloping car park is surfaced in tarmac with a few potholes; one bay is reserved for disabled parking. The pay and display parking is free to blue badge holders. The toilets are near the entrance.

Picnic tables are provided on a grassy bank near the top of the site - the access is fairly smooth but sometimes muddy. There are five seats and two picnic tables in a small triangle of grass halfway up the car park, overlooking Monsal Dale and the viaduct, where it is possible for less active people to sit and enjoy one of the finest views in the Peak District. Another seat and four picnic tables are located at the top of the car park on the right with views over the dale.

Information board on lectern near top viewpoint.

Monsal Head Viewpoint

Map ref: SK 185716

This short stay pay and display car park (max. 1 hour) is free to blue badge holders. It overlooks Monsal Dale and the viaduct, providing a convenient site for less active visitors to enjoy the view.

The car park is surfaced in smooth tarmac but there is a 150mm step up to the stone sett verge where there are a number of seats and an interpretation board.  One bay is reserved for disabled parking.

The walks from this site are steep and uneven.