Yep flat tarmac surface

Yes you can, by the farm below Monsal Head off bottomhill road. Go over the bridge up a reasonably steep incline. Everything is accessible from Cresbrook, within walking distance. Beautiful walk along the river access through the Mill. Hope that helps.

I parked at Hassop which has adequate access to the trail with plenty of spaces and restraunt, toilet facilities, pay and display,

Hi LoffO, I believe, after extensive research, that the best and safest route for you would be to wait for low tide (check the up-to-date local timetable in the Titeswell library) and then you should be able to carry your bicyclets above your heads. The water will not be above calf height during low tide (check with local farmers regarding the height of the local calves though). Hope this helps. Margaret

There is the TP3 bus which is a short walk from each end so you can park one end, walk and get the bus back. Bus also connects with Matlock railway station so you can do it all by public transport

Hi - the online map is OK I think. There are toilets at Hassop Station (bike hire here) and at Millers Dale station a bit over half way along. There are some too at Monsal Head but you have to leave the trail and go up a fairly steep path. Toilets in Bakewell too. You'll find the map and info on the Peak District (.gov.uk) web site

Hello - yes, we get ours from Hassop Station bike shop. There are toilets there too and a snack window with drinks and cakes, and more.

Hello, as you'll know, it's an old railway track that has been converted into a path. It consists mainly of hardcore flatten down. I suppose it's like a rough road but not with the tarmac. I would have thought if you ride on the roads then this would be OK - but I'm not an expert. The bikes we hired from Hassop Station were not mountain bikes.

It should be fine in Winter ...start at either Bakewell or Hassop Station as both are on the flat. It will be lovely on a clear crisp day.