Monsal Trail Cycle and Abseil
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If you're looking for something a little different this Spring, how about joining us for this event with a twist?
We'll meet in the Bakewell Bridge car park (£5 for the day) in Bakewell with our bikes (you can bring any type of bike you wish - bikes can also be hired locally) then start off for the 60 minute ride along the Monsal Trail heading towards Buxton. This will be a nice, leisurely journey along fairly comfortable tracks and through some pretty spectacular old railway tunnels.
As we get close to Buxton we'll stop for lunch for an hour or two at the famous 'Bridge 75', a disused railway viaduct along the trail, set up a couple of ropes and jump off!
When everyone's had a couple of goes we'll get back in the saddle and cycle back along the Trail to Bakewell to find a pub.
This event is suitable for those of any level of fitness and with no climbing/abseilling experience. We'll provide all the equipment - you just need to bring your bike!
What to bring
We'll provide all the abseiling equipment but you will need to bring a bike! OutdoorLads policy is that we would also recommend you wear a helmet. The Trail can be quite busy so a bell is useful as are lights for when we're in the tunnels.
During the abseil there will be a certain amount of sitting around so please make sure you stay warm and dry.
Food & drink
Whilst there are cafes along the Trail, there won't be anything around the bridge where we'll be stopping for lunch so please bring your packed lunch with you. We'll be stopped for up to two hours whilst the abseiling is going on so bring plenty to eat and drink!
On our return to Bakewell we'll walk into the town for a pint!