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Headstone Tunnel – Headstone Viaduct loop from Eaton and Alsop CP

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Headstone Tunnel – Headstone Viaduct loop from Eaton and Alsop CP

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Headstone Tunnel – Headstone Viaduct loop from Eaton and Alsop CP

03:54

56.2km

670m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.2 km for 82 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.88 km

Bolderstone Plantation

Forest

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Rake Wood

Forest

28.3 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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29.0 km

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 Wye. Built in 1863 by the Midland Railway, many believed the structure blighted the view upon its completion. These days, however, it is iconic and has Grade II-listed status. The viaduct now carries the Monsal Trail, a traffic-free route for hikers, cyclists, horse riders and wheelchair users.

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30.3 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 take lights to avoid people crashing into you. Lovely scenery.
Mill is now private apartments.

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30.9 km

Litton Tunnel

Highlight • Trail

Watch out for people can get very dark

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31.5 km

Litton Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Great bit of easy trails for all the family and the tunnels add a element of interest!

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38.0 km

The Limestone Way

Highlight • Trail

A maze of green lanes firm this walking and bridle path.

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47.3 km

Istrian stone hut at Parsley Hay

Highlight • Parking

Great sausage and bacon bread rolls with a flat white. To top it off, a wonderful view...

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50.4 km

Hartington Signal Box

Highlight • Structure

Restored signal box on the Tissington Trail. Car park for the trail, near to Hartington village.

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56.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.6 km

11.3 km

10.4 km

2.00 km

1.74 km

141 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.5 km

11.0 km

4.83 km

1.98 km

559 m

393 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

31°C

18°C

0 %

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Headstone Tunnel – Headstone Viaduct loop from Eaton and Alsop CP

Headstone Tunnel

Headstone Viaduct

View of Cressbrook Mill and Tunnel Entrance

Litton Tunnel

Litton Tunnel

The Limestone Way

Istrian stone hut at Parsley Hay

Hartington Signal Box

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