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Derbyshire Dales

Little Longstone

Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Little Longstone

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Derbyshire Dales

Little Longstone

Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Little Longstone

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Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Little Longstone

01:24

20.3km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: June 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.0 km for 115 m

After 20.0 km for 178 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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7.82 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 tunnels. A particular highlight is the Headstone Tunnel leading to Headstone Viaduct, where breathtaking views await.

The trail follows a section of the former Manchester, Buxton, Matlock and Midlands Junction Railway, which was built in 1863 to link Manchester with London. The line was closed in 1968 and remained unused for 12 years before being taken over by the Peak District National Park and transformed into a recreational route.

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2

9.40 km

View of Monsal Dale

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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3

9.48 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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11.3 km

View of the River Wye Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views at the top

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5

12.4 km

Litton Mill Railway Cutting Ancient Lava Flow

Highlight • Natural Monument

As a geographical speciality lava bombs are visible here, where the lime was broken out in preparation of the railway track.

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6

15.0 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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7

15.1 km

Monsal Trail Railway Viaducts

Highlight • Trail

Well worth visiting, stunning views and good surface to ride on.

Tip by

8

18.7 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 tunnels. A particular highlight is the Headstone Tunnel leading to Headstone Viaduct, where breathtaking views await.

The trail follows a section of the former Manchester, Buxton, Matlock and Midlands Junction Railway, which was built in 1863 to link Manchester with London. The line was closed in 1968 and remained unused for 12 years before being taken over by the Peak District National Park and transformed into a recreational route.

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20.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

4.25 km

2.97 km

2.09 km

491 m

154 m

139 m

Surfaces

9.70 km

9.04 km

1.26 km

272 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Thursday 3 September

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12°C

96 %

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