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Monsal Dale Weir – Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale loop from Sheldon

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Monsal Dale Weir – Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale loop from Sheldon

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Monsal Dale Weir – Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale loop from Sheldon

01:33

5.20km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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38 m

Wye Valley, Peak District National Park

Highlight • Trail

This is the White Lodge Car Park, please be aware that heading South to Deepdale will involve a bit of a rocky scramble & crossing the stream. Heading North crossing the A6 road is much more leisurely.

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851 m

Monsal Dale Rapids on the River Wye

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you follow the trail upstream from the Headstone viaduct, past the weir, the river gets shallower and rougher. There are a couple of sections of rapids which are fun to watch.

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1.50 km

Wooden Bridge Over River in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

River was high when I went with made the weir very impressive

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1.65 km

Monsal Dale Weir

Highlight • River

Another delightful sight just down from the viaduct. While it may look like a waterfall, it's actually a weir. This is a great spot to have lunch and get a …

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1.77 km

Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Monsal Dale is a picturesque wooded gorge where natural beauty and industrial heritage combine magnificently. The River Wye meanders steadily along the dale and wildflower displays abound in spring and …

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2.09 km

View of the Headstone Viaduct from the River Wye

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely part of the Monsal trail, with a brilliant cafe at the top, this place can get really busy during the summer months.

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2.27 km

Headstone Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

Headstone Viaduct is a breathtaking structure that crosses Monsal Dale. The five-arch bridge, which is 70 feet (21 m) tall at its highest point, affords fine views over the River …

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3.05 km

View of the Valley in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.20 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.05 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.96 km

1.20 km

880 m

117 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

19°C

9°C

28 %

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Monsal Dale Weir – Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale loop from Sheldon

Wye Valley, Peak District National Park

Monsal Dale Rapids on the River Wye

Wooden Bridge Over River in Peak District National Park

Monsal Dale Weir

Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale

View of the Headstone Viaduct from the River Wye

Headstone Viaduct

View of the Valley in Peak District National Park

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