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Headstone Tunnel – Monsal Trail loop from Grindleford

Headstone Tunnel – Monsal Trail loop from Grindleford

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Headstone Tunnel – Monsal Trail loop from Grindleford

07:08

115km

1,750m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. 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: March 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.4 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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12.4 km

Headstone Tunnel

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One of the many tunnels that have been reopened for walkers and cyclists on the Monsal Trail. Runs under the beauty spot of Monsal Head (cafe, pub and viewpoint on top of the hill).

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13.0 km

Viewpoint

13.8 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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14.3 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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14.9 km

Litton Tunnel

Highlight • Trail

Watch out for people can get very dark

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31.4 km

Parsley Hay Visitor Centre and Bike Hire

Highlight • Cycleway

Great snack bar and bike hire centre. Makes for a good target to aim for when riding on the Tissington or High Peak Trails.

The snack bar doesn't have inside …

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63.9 km

Tissington Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

The Tissington Trail is a 13-mile (21 km) traffic-free trail that links Ashbourne to Parsley Hay via the spectacular White Peak countryside. The compacted gravel trail is relatively smooth and …

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66.9 km

Bradbourne Brook Ford

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Fun for the fool hardy, slow and steady. Can be deep, be prepared to bail if your bike starts to slide out from under. At your own risk🚲😬. Bridge for the sensible 😉

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95.6 km

Forty Acre Piece

Forest

97.9 km

Sitchs Plantation

Forest

115 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.8 km

38.7 km

16.9 km

5.89 km

5.74 km

795 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.4 km

24.8 km

22.7 km

21.3 km

373 m

289 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

16°C

7°C

38 %

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Headstone Tunnel – Monsal Trail loop from Grindleford

Monsal Trail

Headstone Tunnel

Monsal Trail

View of Cressbrook Mill and Tunnel Entrance

Litton Tunnel

Parsley Hay Visitor Centre and Bike Hire

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Bradbourne Brook Ford

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