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Blackwell in the Peak CP

Litton Tunnel – Headstone Tunnel loop from Blackwell

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Blackwell in the Peak CP

Litton Tunnel – Headstone Tunnel loop from Blackwell

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Litton Tunnel – Headstone Tunnel loop from Blackwell

02:06

28.3km

530m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 28.1 km for 175 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.78 km

Litton Tunnel

Highlight • Trail

Watch out for people can get very dark

Tip by

7.38 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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13.2 km

Longstone Edge

Viewpoint

14.4 km

Fast Singletrack Descent in Peak District National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Super fast downhill section. Gravel track with only one slightly tricky double bend halfway down, just after the flatter part of the track.

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19.4 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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20.1 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 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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22.6 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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25.0 km

Millers Dale Station and Cafe on the Monsal Trail

Highlight • Structure

The old railway station at Millers Dale has been restored by the National Parks Authority. There's a really nice cafe at the station.

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25.6 km

East Buxton Lime Kilns

Highlight • Monument

At a first glance from a distance these lime burning ovens look like the remainders of a bit strangely designed bridge. You can get in to understand better how they worked.

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28.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

6.24 km

4.47 km

731 m

264 m

156 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

10.1 km

2.85 km

303 m

286 m

185 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Thursday 20 August

17°C

8°C

72 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

May 31, 2022,Monsal Trail Cycling (Old Railway Route)

If you join the trail at Monsal Head carpark like me be aware you need to take the path/steps on the right which are not rideable to to viaduct.

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Litton Tunnel – Headstone Tunnel loop from Blackwell

Litton Tunnel

View of Cressbrook Mill and Tunnel Entrance

Fast Singletrack Descent in Peak District National Park

Headstone Tunnel

Headstone Viaduct

Litton Tunnel

Millers Dale Station and Cafe on the Monsal Trail

East Buxton Lime Kilns

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