A misty start but by 10am when we left for our walk it had almost cleared.  We picked up a paper in Ashford before parking at the small car park in Upperdale between Monsal Head and Cressbrook.  From here we crossed the river and picked up the stony track which headed for Brushfield.  As it plateaued out we had views back towards Monsal Head and also down into Monsal Dale itself and across to Fin Cop.  We also had some fine views of the local countryside. As the track progressed we could hear the A6 and soon we could also glimpse Taddington.  After passing through the farms that make up the hamlet of Brushfield we took the path heading towards Millers Dale.  The sunny weather had brought out many walkers and we stopped and chatted to a number on our walk – the walkers camaraderie!  Before we descended into Millers Dale we found a spot for lunch.  In the distance we could make out Tideswell and the A623.  Just before reaching Millers Dale we picked up the Monsal Trail. Signs told us that work was being carried out on the tunnels.  There are plans to reopen the tunnels although no dates have been given.  With these tunnels open for walkers and cyclists there are plans to make links to the Tissington and High Peak Trails. Where the Monsal Trail finished at one of the tunnels we took the permissive path which looked down onto Water Cum Jolly and across to Cressbrook Hall before we picked up the Monsal Trail again and then the track back to the car.  We stopped off at Hobbs Cafe beside the Monsal Head Hotel for coffee and cake.  I chose the Chocolate and Courgette cake for Chris which I think he enjoyed!  Will post some pictures this week.  Back home and time to catch up and prepare for the week ahead.  We have a number of cottages in and out for short breaks this week and with other things going on how will I fit it all in!