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Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Sheldon CP

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Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Sheldon CP

Moderate

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Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Sheldon CP

04:31

15.8km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.14 km

Cramside Wood

Forest

6.60 km

Litton Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Litton tunnel on the Monsal Trail is 471m long and cuts through the limestone cliffs above. The line was built in the 1860's and closed in 1968. Today the Monsal …

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7.17 km

Viewpoint

7.74 km

View of Cressbrook Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Great little sign to provide some information about the Area.

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9.04 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 …

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9.78 km

View of Monsal Viaduct and Waterfall

Highlight • Bridge

The weir is restricted access because of repairs, but you can walk by it and take photos.
When approaching the viaduct, if you want to walk across it, walk up …

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10.3 km

Monsal Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

The Monsal Trail is an 8.5 mile (14 km) long bridleway route that takes in some beautiful places, such as Headstone Viaduct, and has superb scenic views throughout. It stretches …

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12.1 km

Sheepwash Bridge, Ashford in the Water

Highlight • Monument

Ashford in the Water's Medieval Sheepwash Bridge is a wonderfully historic and beautiful structure. It was built on the site of the ford across the river.

In the 17th century, …

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13.6 km

Ashford Bobbin Mill

Highlight • Monument

Ashford Bobbin Mill is a historic building on the edge of Great Shacklow Wood by the River Wye. It was built in 1870 and was originally a bone mill which …

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13.9 km

Curved Weir on the River Wye, Deep Dale Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful curved weir carrying the River Wye through the sensational Deep Dale Nature Reserve.

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14.5 km

Great Shacklow Wood

Forest

15.3 km

Deep Dale Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

15.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.09 km

4.96 km

2.05 km

501 m

194 m

Surfaces

4.29 km

4.09 km

3.56 km

2.03 km

1.71 km

118 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Sheldon CP

Litton Tunnel

View of Cressbrook Mill

Headstone Viaduct

View of Monsal Viaduct and Waterfall

Monsal Trail

Sheepwash Bridge, Ashford in the Water

Ashford Bobbin Mill

Curved Weir on the River Wye, Deep Dale Nature Reserve

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