Monsal Trail Gravel Path – Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge loop from Bakewell

Monsal Trail Gravel Path – Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge loop from Bakewell

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Monsal Trail Gravel Path – Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge loop from Bakewell

02:03

26.9km

610m

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: September 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 24.5 km for 22 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

3.54 km

Bridleway to Bakewell

Highlight • Trail

A mixture of grass and gravel/ stones double track leading up (or down depending on your ride) from the A6

Tip by

8.10 km

Lathkill Dale

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful spot for cycling and walking. It's a steep climb out either side but it's worth it!

Tip by

14.8 km

Manners Wood Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great as a descent from the top of Chatsworth Estate, part of the classic Bakewell Slice MTB loop.

Tip by

17.7 km

Lees Wood

Forest

19.8 km

View of Chatsworth House

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views of the Chatsworth Estate, even better when there's no traffic, just watch out for the sheep

Tip by

20.3 km

Chatsworth House is like something from a period drama. In fact, it was the filming location for Mr Darcy’s Pemberley home in the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. Standing proudly amid rolling hills with the River Derwent meandering gently by, it is a stunning sight. The 17th-century house contains works of art that span 4,000 years. The 105-acre garden, designed by Joseph Paxton, is equally famous. With historic waterworks, sculptures, a Victorian rock garden, a maze, plus more, there is a lot to explore.

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21.3 km

Gravel Descent to Edensor

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This descent into Edensor is a real treat. Fast and long, it takes you over loose rocks and gravel with occasional deep ruts and big stones to pop air off. It can be a little technical in places (especially after wet weather) but easily ridable on MTB or a gravel bike.

Tip by

23.7 km

Manners Wood

Forest

24.9 km

Monsal Trail Gravel Path

Highlight • Trail

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

Tip by

25.4 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 in Chee Dale, and Coombs Road in Bakewell. The compacted gravel trail – which is relatively easygoing and is perfect for all ages and abilities – winds through some of the Peak District's most picturesque limestone dales and heads through characterful tunnels.

The trail follows a section of the former Manchester, Buxton, Matlock and Midlands Junction Railway, which was built in 1863 to link Manchester with London. The line was closed in 1968 and remained unused for 12 years before being taken over by the Peak District National Park.

Tip by

26.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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