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Monsal Trail – Headstone Viaduct loop from Little Longstone CP

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Monsal Trail – Headstone Viaduct loop from Little Longstone CP

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Monsal Trail – Headstone Viaduct loop from Little Longstone CP

02:18

20.2km

420m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.86 km

New Plantation

Forest

2.97 km

Deep Dale Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

4.59 km

Deep Dale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Typical White Peak dale (and a nature reserve). Starts off really mellow, gets rockier, watch out for sharp limestone edges which removes tyre knobs with ease. Eventually gets to a …

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14.1 km

Monsal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Monsal Trail is an amazing spot for running. Being an old railway line, the ascents and descents are gradual, and there are some great views. And how many places …

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17.2 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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17.9 km

Litton Tunnel

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Watch out for people can get very dark

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18.5 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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18.5 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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19.7 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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20.0 km

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Monsal Head is one of the most photographed viewpoints in Derbyshire – and for good reason! Overlooking the impressive Headstone Viaduct crossing the picturesque Monsal Dale, it truly is a …

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20.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

7.06 km

2.09 km

Surfaces

7.59 km

4.59 km

2.37 km

1.98 km

1.91 km

1.72 km

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Saturday 4 July

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14°C

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Monsal Trail – Headstone Viaduct loop from Little Longstone CP

Deep Dale

Monsal Trail

Litton Tunnel

Litton Tunnel

View of Cressbrook Mill and Tunnel Entrance

Monsal Trail

Headstone Viaduct

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

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