View of Monsal Dale – Headstone Viaduct loop from Chelmorton

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View of Monsal Dale – Headstone Viaduct loop from Chelmorton

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View of Monsal Dale – Headstone Viaduct loop from Chelmorton

03:09

35.6km

740m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.5 km for 74 m

After 15.8 km for 201 m

After 19.2 km for 304 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.48 km

Pillwell Lane Gravel Route

Highlight • Trail

Really lovely GRVL along this beautiful lane surrounded by excellent views!

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12.1 km

View of Monsal Dale

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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12.1 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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13.8 km

Cressbrook Mill

Highlight • Monument

16.1 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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17.9 km

Monsal Trail Railway Viaducts

Highlight • Trail

Well worth visiting, stunning views and good surface to ride on.

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26.8 km

Monsal Trail Switchbacks Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Have cycled down here a few times (drop bar touring bike) but not for the fainthearted or fully laden! As for up..I push.

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28.3 km

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

Highlight • Bridge

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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