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Headstone Viaduct – Cressbrook Dale loop from Tideswell CP

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Headstone Viaduct – Cressbrook Dale loop from Tideswell CP

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4.9

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Headstone Viaduct – Cressbrook Dale loop from Tideswell CP

05:15

18.2km

440m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.62 km

View of Wye Valley

Highlight • Trail

Great views down to Miller's Dale from the fells above Litton and the Monsal Trail.

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8.00 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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8.40 km

Headstone Tunnel

Highlight • Trail

Stretching for 1,598 feet (487 m), Headstone Tunnel is the longest of all the tunnels on the Monsal Trail. Despite being well lit, it’s still a dark and cool place …

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8.93 km

View of Monsal Viaduct and Waterfall

Highlight • Bridge

The weir is restricted access because of repairs, but you can walk by it and take photos.
When approaching the viaduct, if you want to walk across it, walk up …

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9.68 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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11.0 km

View of Cressbrook Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Great little sign to provide some information about the Area.

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12.0 km

Bridge over the River Wye at Upperdale

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely little bridge with a nice view in both directions, one direction has a Lily pad and you can see fin cop in the distance.

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15.1 km

Cressbrook Dale

Highlight • Cave

A gorgeous and steep descent or ascent, depending on which direction you're approaching from. So much to see, from ancient rock formations (including the beautiful Peter's Stone) to wooded dells, …

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18.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

3.32 km

3.16 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.77 km

4.44 km

2.83 km

2.72 km

2.69 km

722 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

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Headstone Viaduct – Cressbrook Dale loop from Tideswell CP

View of Wye Valley

View of the Headstone Viaduct from the River Wye

Headstone Tunnel

View of Monsal Viaduct and Waterfall

Headstone Viaduct

View of Cressbrook Mill

Bridge over the River Wye at Upperdale

Cressbrook Dale

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