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United Kingdom
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East Midlands
Derbyshire
Derbyshire Dales
Matlock Town

Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Matlock

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
Derbyshire Dales
Matlock Town

Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Matlock

Hard

5.0

(2)

38

riders

Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Matlock

04:56

71.9km

730m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.9 km for 82 m

After 29.4 km for 95 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

16.4 km

Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge

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The Monsal Trail is a traffic-free trail for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and wheelchair users. A former railway line, the trail runs for 8.5 miles (13.7 km) between Blackwell Mill …

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2

16.8 km

Monsal Trail Gravel Path

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Just delightful GRVL along the Monsal Trail - with a few little stunt humps along the way!

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3

20.1 km

Monsal Trail

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The Monsal Trail is a traffic-free route that runs for 8.5 miles (13.7 km) between Blackwell Mill and Bakewell. The compacted gravel trail winds through picturesque limestone dales and long …

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4

21.7 km

View of Monsal Dale

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Amazing views down monsal bridge head check out the photos views are Amazing

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5

21.7 km

Headstone Viaduct

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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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6

22.4 km

Monsal Trail

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The Monsal Trail is a traffic-free route that runs for 8.5 miles (13.7 km) between Blackwell Mill and Bakewell. The compacted gravel trail winds through picturesque limestone dales and long …

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7

23.6 km

View of the River Wye Valley

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Lovely views at the top

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8

53.4 km

Parsley Hay Visitor Centre and Bike Hire

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Great snack bar and bike hire centre. Makes for a good target to aim for when riding on the Tissington or High Peak Trails.

The snack bar doesn't have inside …

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55.3 km

Blakemoor Plantation

Forest

B

71.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.5 km

17.8 km

11.9 km

5.60 km

5.26 km

1.89 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.5 km

21.0 km

7.55 km

5.62 km

2.32 km

< 100 m

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