Headstone Viaduct – Baslow Edge loop from Millers Dale Station

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Headstone Viaduct – Baslow Edge loop from Millers Dale Station

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Headstone Viaduct – Baslow Edge loop from Millers Dale Station

02:52

37.7km

730m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 27.0 km for 381 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Litton Tunnel

Highlight • Trail

Watch out for people can get very dark

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5.63 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 …

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6.86 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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7.61 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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13.1 km

A Great Double Dyke

Archaeological Site

15.6 km

Townend Wood

Forest

17.7 km

Baslow Edge Climb

Highlight • Climb

Through the back streets of Baslow, this way lets you take a direct route to the top of a Baslow Edge.

Here, you can turn left at the top to …

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18.4 km

View from Baslow Edge

Highlight • Natural Monument

From the mini roundabout near Baslow Church turn right (if heading to Stoney Middleton and Manchester) keep climbing the road all the way going straight onm. The road seems to …

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19.1 km

This dramatic gritstone edge offers wonderful views over the Peaks, towards the Chatsworth Estate and beyond. It is lovely moorland single track riding up here; ruts, stones, grit and heather. Perfect.

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22.0 km

View from Curbar Edge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Spectacular viewpoint. A must go to if you're cruising along the edge. Highly recommend a stop and a see! We partnered ours with a some lovely baked goods, delicious.

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