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Headstone Viaduct – Wardlow Hay Cop Trig Point loop from Little Longstone

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Headstone Viaduct – Wardlow Hay Cop Trig Point loop from Little Longstone

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Headstone Viaduct – Wardlow Hay Cop Trig Point loop from Little Longstone

02:48

9.35km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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Bus stop

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356 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 to explore. The tunnel was built in the 1860s by the Midland Railways to link Manchester with London. Headstone Tunnel was reopened in 2011, meaning the Monsal Trail could be fully linked.

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577 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 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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759 m

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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1.58 km

Bridge over the River Wye at Upperdale

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely little bridge with a nice view in both directions, one direction has a Lily pad and you can see fin cop in the distance.

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5.38 km

Wardlow Hay Cop Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wardlow Hay Cop is a rarely visited summit on open access land north of Longstone Moor. The trig point stands at 1,241 feet (370 m), with great views down into Cressbrook or north towards the high peak.

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9.00 km

Monsal Trail Information Board, Monsal Dale

Highlight • Rest Area

Great little sign to provide some background and information about the Monsal Trail

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9.23 km

Wooden Bridge Over River in Peak District National Park

Highlight • River

Such a pleasant walk great for beginners

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9.25 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 wonder to behold. You can stop for food and drink at the Monsal Head Hotel and there is usually an ice cream van parked here.

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9.35 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.13 km

3.22 km

1.74 km

250 m

Surfaces

2.82 km

2.08 km

1.89 km

1.58 km

898 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Headstone Viaduct – Wardlow Hay Cop Trig Point loop from Little Longstone

Headstone Tunnel

Headstone Viaduct

View of the Headstone Viaduct from the River Wye

Bridge over the River Wye at Upperdale

Wardlow Hay Cop Trig Point

Monsal Trail Information Board, Monsal Dale

Wooden Bridge Over River in Peak District National Park

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

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