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Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Little Longstone CP

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Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Little Longstone CP

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Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Little Longstone CP

02:07

17.1km

510m

Running

Hard run. Very 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: April 2, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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54 m

Monsal's Enchanted Emporium

Highlight • Cafe

A gem of a cafe to stop at at after a tour of the area, open log fire, cakes, hot drinks, meals, what more can you ask for after a day in the peaks.

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343 m

Headstone Tunnel

Highlight • Trail

Stretching for 1,598 feet (487 m), Headstone Tunnel is the longest of all the tunnels on the Monsal Trail. Despite being well lit, it’s still a dark and cool place …

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564 m

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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1.23 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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1.80 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 …

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3.52 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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7.59 km

Priestcliffe Lees SSSI

Nature Reserve

12.2 km

Cressbrook Dale

Highlight • Cave

A gorgeous and steep descent or ascent, depending on which direction you're approaching from. So much to see, from ancient rock formations (including the beautiful Peter's Stone) to wooded dells, …

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16.0 km

Putwell Hill Mine Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The chimney and building ruins remain from Putwell Hill Mine - an old lead & spar mine which closed in 1931.

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17.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.82 km

5.83 km

2.36 km

1.48 km

593 m

Surfaces

5.35 km

5.15 km

2.95 km

1.69 km

995 m

945 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

15°C

9°C

67 %

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Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Little Longstone CP

Monsal's Enchanted Emporium

Headstone Tunnel

Headstone Viaduct

Monsal Trail

View of Cressbrook Mill and Tunnel Entrance

Litton Tunnel

Cressbrook Dale

Putwell Hill Mine Ruins

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