Mam Nick and Edale Valley – Headstone Viaduct loop from Matlock

Mam Nick and Edale Valley – Headstone Viaduct loop from Matlock

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Mam Nick and Edale Valley – Headstone Viaduct loop from Matlock

04:41

82.2km

960m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 64.4 km for 74 m

After 65.0 km for 74 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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32.3 km

Mam Nick and Edale Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great down hill down the back of mam tor, breathe taking views and clear site of whats ahead. then a extremely pleasant and undulating road through edale valley

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47.9 km

Rushup Edge to Peak Forest Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Perfect cut-through from Rushup Edge to Peak Forest. Views can extend for miles on a clear day.

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54.2 km

Wheston Bank

Highlight • Trail

This is the small road that passes Dale Head Farm and then climbs the narrow valley up to Wheston. It's about 90m of ascent and quite steep initially but fun and quiet.

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57.7 km

Tideswell

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Tideswell is a large village that has the honour of being ‘Cathedral of the Peak’. The pretty village has narrow streets, quirky cottages and an utterly timeless atmosphere. Tideswell has …

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61.7 km

Cressbrook Switchback

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

One of my favourite climbs in the area. Steady gradient heading up to Cressbrook with a stunning switchback ¾ of the way up. Make sure to stop for a photo! 📸

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64.7 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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65.5 km

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Monsal Head is one of the most photographed viewpoints in Derbyshire – and for good reason! Overlooking the impressive Headstone Viaduct crossing the picturesque Monsal Dale, it truly is a …

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82.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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