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Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Great Longstone

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Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Great Longstone

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4.9

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Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Great Longstone

01:29

22.3km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.2 km for 82 m

After 16.5 km for 82 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.65 km

View of Monsal Dale

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Amazing views down monsal bridge head check out the photos views are Amazing

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2.73 km

Headstone Viaduct

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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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4.59 km

View of the River Wye Valley

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Lovely views at the top

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5.29 km

Monsal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • 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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8.14 km

Monsal Trail

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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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11.9 km

Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge

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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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15.0 km

Bakewell

Highlight • River

Bakewell is a pretty market town in the heart of the Peak District. While the town is perhaps most famous for its unique pudding, Bakewell has plenty to offer; traditional …

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18.4 km

Monsal Trail Gravel Path

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

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22.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

2.60 km

2.33 km

1.76 km

339 m

338 m

Surfaces

14.3 km

6.74 km

952 m

276 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

28°C

16°C

0 %

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Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Great Longstone

View of Monsal Dale

Headstone Viaduct

View of the River Wye Valley

Monsal Trail

Monsal Trail

Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge

Bakewell

Monsal Trail Gravel Path

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