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Headstone Tunnel – Monsal Trail loop from Tideswell CP

Headstone Tunnel – Monsal Trail loop from Tideswell CP

Hard

5.0

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Headstone Tunnel – Monsal Trail loop from Tideswell CP

05:04

84.2km

1,110m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.44 km for 177 m

After 13.2 km for 82 m

After 26.2 km for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.60 km

Viewpoint

7.20 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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8.12 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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11.4 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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11.8 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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13.6 km

Buck Pingle Plantation

Forest

35.4 km

Ruins

36.2 km

Middleton Top Engine House and railway wagon

Highlight • Historical Site

Notorious for its steep gradient, Middleton Top is a super climb with majestic views at the top. Plus, there's bike hire and a small cafe here. It has also been …

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37.5 km

High Peak Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Great route for traffic-free cycling, the High Peak trail is a gravel track which follows the course of an old railway. This railway was owned by a canal company, so …

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51.1 km

Tissington Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

The Tissington Trail is a 13-mile (21 km) traffic-free trail that links Ashbourne to Parsley Hay via the spectacular White Peak countryside. The compacted gravel trail is relatively smooth and …

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65.6 km

Parsley Hay Visitor Centre and Bike Hire

Highlight • Cycleway

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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77.4 km

Pond (Artificial)

Lake

84.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.9 km

20.9 km

9.45 km

5.63 km

4.58 km

2.61 km

186 m

Surfaces

29.3 km

21.0 km

19.9 km

13.6 km

419 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Saturday 9 May

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4°C

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Headstone Tunnel – Monsal Trail loop from Tideswell CP

Headstone Tunnel

Monsal Trail

Monsal Trail Gravel Path

Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge

Middleton Top Engine House and railway wagon

High Peak Trail

Tissington Trail

Parsley Hay Visitor Centre and Bike Hire

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