Our first walk in weeks, albeit a short one.  With the tunnels recently opened on the Monsal Trail we thought we would investigate them on Wednesday.  We set off from our peak district cottages with our friends and the dogs and parked in the small car park along Upperdale.  From here we walked along the road to Cressbrook Mill then picked up the path along the river, walking through Water-Cum-Jolly.  Stopped to admire a swan and her cygnets who came over and posed for us!  Onto the hamlet of Litton and each time we walk through the mill complex I remember when it was for sale as a development opportunity many years ago. Up the path to join the Monsal Trail and very soon we were at the entrance to the Litton tunnel.  This was well lit (lights are on from dawn to dusk) and the tarmac path was wide enough for walkers and cyclists. When we emerged from there it wasn’t long before we went through the Cressbrook tunnel.  As soon as we came out of this one we were met with some views back down to Water-Cum-Jolly.  The trail was quite busy and was getting busier as we approached Monsal Head.  Admired the view from the viaduct before taking the path up to cafe at Monsal Head.  Stopped for a refreshment break after which we walked backed to the cars.  Our friends drove onto Buxton and we came back home.  In the evening we went with our friends down to Bakewell and had a look at the well dressings.  As usual the Bath Gardens (where two of the dressings were) were looking splendid.  Then up to the church to see the remaining two before heading onto Fellicinis for a meal.  As there are two lots of photos I will post the well dressing ones here with a separate blog for the trail ones as there are quite a few.  A feast of photos recently!