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Monsal Trail – Headstone Viaduct loop from Arbor Low

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Monsal Trail – Headstone Viaduct loop from Arbor Low

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4.2

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126

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Monsal Trail – Headstone Viaduct loop from Arbor Low

03:29

49.8km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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After 12.1 km for 161 m

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1.13 km

View of Peak District National Park Countryside

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Go really slowly and enjoy the lush views

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11.8 km

Pond (Artificial)

Lake

18.1 km

View of the River Wye Valley

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Lovely views at the top

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18.8 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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21.6 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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25.3 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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25.8 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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30.6 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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30.7 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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49.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.1 km

6.57 km

5.32 km

4.13 km

634 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.1 km

8.08 km

4.80 km

2.91 km

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

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Monsal Trail – Headstone Viaduct loop from Arbor Low

View of Peak District National Park Countryside

View of the River Wye Valley

Monsal Trail

Monsal Trail

Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge

Monsal Trail Gravel Path

View of Monsal Dale

Headstone Viaduct

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