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Monsal Trail – Cressbrook Dale loop from Wardlow

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Monsal Trail – Cressbrook Dale loop from Wardlow

Moderate

5.0

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Monsal Trail – Cressbrook Dale loop from Wardlow

03:00

10.6km

240m

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

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.70 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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4.16 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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4.53 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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5.16 km

View of Cressbrook Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Great little sign to provide some information about the Area.

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5.63 km

Cressbrook Bridge over the River Wye

Highlight • Bridge

The new bridge over the river at Cressbrook Weir opened in December 2024, linking the Monasl trail with the river walk to Litton Mill and Ravensdale/Cressbrook Dale.

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5.69 km

Old Sluice Gates, Peak District National Park

Highlight • River

Walking boots needed wet

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8.13 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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8.86 km

View of Peter's Stone

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful natural feature that dominates Cressbrook Dale as you wander through the dale floor. The wind can whistle through here, and it gives you a great vantage point to …

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10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.30 km

3.28 km

2.85 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.49 km

2.55 km

1.95 km

1.47 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Saturday 27 June

20°C

12°C

37 %

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Monsal Trail – Cressbrook Dale loop from Wardlow

Wardlow Hay Cop Trig Point

Bridge over the River Wye at Upperdale

Monsal Trail

View of Cressbrook Mill

Cressbrook Bridge over the River Wye

Old Sluice Gates, Peak District National Park

Cressbrook Dale

View of Peter's Stone

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