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Monsal Dale Weir – Headstone Viaduct loop from Wardlow

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Monsal Dale Weir – Headstone Viaduct loop from Wardlow

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Monsal Dale Weir – Headstone Viaduct loop from Wardlow

01:20

10.9km

310m

Running

Hard run. 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: May 9, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.44 km

New Plantation

Forest

7.14 km

Litton Mill Weir

Highlight • Waterfall

Powerful & pretty waterfall over a big stepped weir built to control the water used to power the nearby Mills (now apartments) in years gone by.

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7.32 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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7.94 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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8.61 km

Monsal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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9.17 km

View of Cressbrook Mill and Tunnel Entrance

Highlight • Structure

Great views of Cressbrook Mill from the Monsal Trail and one of the many tunnels reopened for cycling on the Trail. Tunnels are all lit although you may want to …

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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.11 km

2.06 km

1.38 km

215 m

132 m

Surfaces

4.06 km

2.28 km

1.54 km

1.01 km

477 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Thursday 28 May

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Monsal Dale Weir – Headstone Viaduct loop from Wardlow

Litton Mill Weir

Monsal Dale Weir

Headstone Viaduct

Monsal Trail

View of Cressbrook Mill and Tunnel Entrance

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