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Headstone Viaduct – Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale loop from Sheldon

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Headstone Viaduct – Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale loop from Sheldon

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Headstone Viaduct – Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale loop from Sheldon

01:24

5.03km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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38 m

Wye Valley, Peak District National Park

Highlight • Trail

This is the White Lodge Car Park, please be aware that heading South to Deepdale will involve a bit of a rocky scramble & crossing the stream. Heading North crossing the A6 road is much more leisurely.

Tip by

1.50 km

Monsal Weir

Highlight • Natural Monument

beautiful as nature intende

Tip by

1.53 km

Waterfall and Bridge over the River Wye

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely little bridge leading to the next path

Tip by

2.13 km

View of the Monsal Head Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

2.81 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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2.99 km

View of the Headstone Viaduct from the River Wye

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely part of the Monsal trail, with a brilliant cafe at the top, this place can get really busy during the summer months.

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3.31 km

Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Monsal Dale is a picturesque wooded gorge where natural beauty and industrial heritage combine magnificently. The River Wye meanders steadily along the dale and wildflower displays abound in spring and summer. Perhaps the most famous thing about the dale is Headstone Viaduct; an enormous former railway bridge that crosses the dale. Many people come here to enjoy nature and paddle in the river. It truly is a special spot. However, at popular times it can get busy.

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3.44 km

Monsal Dale Weir

Highlight • River

Another delightful sight just down from the viaduct. While it may look like a waterfall, it's actually a weir. This is a great spot to have lunch and get a few photos. I hear there's good fishing around the area on the Wye.

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5.03 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.74 km

202 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.53 km

1.28 km

172 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Tuesday 23 June

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Headstone Viaduct – Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale loop from Sheldon

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Monsal Weir

Waterfall and Bridge over the River Wye

View of the Monsal Head Viaduct

Headstone Viaduct

View of the Headstone Viaduct from the River Wye

Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale

Monsal Dale Weir

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