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

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

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

04:02

57.4km

1,240m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 32.1 km for 224 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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937 m

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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1.41 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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4.65 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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7.16 km

Longstone Edge Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Long climb (for the peaks) if going up but eases after the cattle grid and all the better for appreciating the views over the edge. One of my favourites whether starting or finishing a ride.

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7.68 km

Longstone Edge

Viewpoint

10.1 km

A Great Double Dyke

Archaeological Site

15.9 km

Hall Hill Troughs

Ruins

19.5 km

Sherriff Wood

Forest

27.3 km

Burbage Moor Hill Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great road up to the top of Burbage and Stanage. Amazing views over the hope valley and up to Stanage edge. It's also a reliably brilliant spot for a sunset watching.

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32.2 km

Lady Canning's Plantation

Forest

32.6 km

Lady Canning Trails Start

Highlight • MTB Park

Both trails here are really good runs. One is a bit longer than the other but both are a total hoot, with more than a few jumps and berm along …

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33.7 km

Houndkirk Road — ancient track across Burbage Moor

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great moorland road, ideal for riders of any ability as it is wide and generally flat (given its location). However, if you are more experienced there are some excellent sections …

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38.4 km

Monk's Path – Wimble Holme Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is a fun little circumnavigation of a hill between Totley moor and Blacka moor. It's very narrow and has pretty steep drops on one side. Watch out for pedal …

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43.6 km

Little Barbrook

Lake

57.4 km

End point

Parking

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