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Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Bakewell

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Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Bakewell

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Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Bakewell

02:15

32.2km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 66 m for 3 m

After 20.9 km for 8 m

After 32.2 km for 3 m

Waypoints

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Parking

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3.74 km

View of Monsal Dale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Amazing views down monsal bridge head check out the photos views are Amazing

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3.82 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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5.68 km

View of the River Wye Valley

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Lovely views at the top

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6.78 km

Litton Mill Railway Cutting Ancient Lava Flow

Highlight • Natural Monument

As a geographical speciality lava bombs are visible here, where the lime was broken out in preparation of the railway track.

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8.69 km

Millers Dale Station and Cafe on the Monsal Trail

Highlight • Structure

The old railway station at Millers Dale has been restored by the National Parks Authority. There's a really nice cafe at the station.

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11.5 km

Blackwell Mill and the River Wye — End of the Monsal Trail

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You've made it to the end of the mighty Monsal Trail, Congratulations! A small detour off to the left will take you down to the River Wye where you can …

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18.0 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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20.9 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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23.8 km

Longstone Edge

Viewpoint

26.2 km

A Great Double Dyke

Archaeological Site

32.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.0 km

6.42 km

4.17 km

1.57 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.2 km

11.6 km

2.05 km

214 m

158 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

19°C

9°C

21 %

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Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Bakewell

View of Monsal Dale

Headstone Viaduct

View of the River Wye Valley

Litton Mill Railway Cutting Ancient Lava Flow

Millers Dale Station and Cafe on the Monsal Trail

Blackwell Mill and the River Wye — End of the Monsal Trail

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