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Rowsley

Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge – Headstone Viaduct loop from Rowsley

Routes
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
Derbyshire Dales
Rowsley

Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge – Headstone Viaduct loop from Rowsley

Hard

4

riders

Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge – Headstone Viaduct loop from Rowsley

02:57

44.7km

790m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: September 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.14 km for 82 m

After 33.4 km for 74 m

After 40.5 km for 82 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.56 km

Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

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

6.03 km

Monsal Trail Gravel Path

Highlight • Trail

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

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12.0 km

A Great Double Dyke

Archaeological Site

4

12.9 km

View of Calver

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great spot high above Calver with views for miles on a clear day

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20.5 km

Hall Hill Troughs

Ruins

6

33.7 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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7

33.8 km

View of Monsal Dale

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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8

34.4 km

Peak District Cycle Tunnels

Highlight • Trail

Well lit, nicely paved tunnels which last approx 100m each

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9

34.5 km

Headstone Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

One of the many tunnels that have been reopened for walkers and cyclists on the Monsal Trail. Runs under the beauty spot of Monsal Head (cafe, pub and viewpoint on top of the hill).

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10

35.4 km

Monsal Trail

Highlight • 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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40.9 km

Buck Pingle Plantation

Forest

B

44.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.4 km

13.7 km

5.84 km

3.36 km

1.18 km

286 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

11.9 km

10.1 km

9.77 km

187 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Monday 5 October

19°C

12°C

62 %

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