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06-05-10, 09:52 AM
I tried to cycle the Monsal Trail in the Peak District of Derbyshire, despite asking at the local Tourist Office, the trail was very difficult to get onto & then stopped at a closed tunnel 2km further on, The alternative route involved carrying my bike & bag down a steep hillside with large rocks then taking it along stepping stones along the River Wye, a bit further on, I came across some climbers, who told me that I would need to :-
(a) strap my bike onto my back & climb out of the valley, or
(b) GoBack (sic) the way I came
I said "Well it was bloody awful & very difficult the way I came"
" If you think that was difficult, try going further this way!" he replied
So I had to back track and then ride up (& down) the very twisty & dangerous A6
Here are some pics of the pretty bits :-
(a) strap my bike onto my back & climb out of the valley, or
(b) GoBack (sic) the way I came
I said "Well it was bloody awful & very difficult the way I came"
" If you think that was difficult, try going further this way!" he replied
So I had to back track and then ride up (& down) the very twisty & dangerous A6
Here are some pics of the pretty bits :-