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Monsal Dale Derbyshire and the Peak District |
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Monsal Dale located in the
Wye Valley attracts thousands of visitors throughout the year, the
impressive viaduct was built in the 1860's and once carried the Midland
Railway line. The line was closed in the 1960's and is now part of the
Monsal Trail. |
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To see a map of the area click here |
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Monsal Viaduct |
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Derbyshire countryside |
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Monsal
Head, at the back of the hotel on the left |
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Monsal Dale |
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At the bottom of the dale a small bridge crosses the river Wye |
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A short walk from the viaduct is the Weir |
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The River Wye turns from a gentle flow into a torrent at the weir |
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View from the top of Monsal Head |
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© Copyright John Beres 2003-2008 |
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