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Litton

Peak District Cycle Tunnels – Headstone Viaduct loop from Litton

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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
Derbyshire Dales
Litton

Peak District Cycle Tunnels – Headstone Viaduct loop from Litton

Moderate

3.3

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Peak District Cycle Tunnels – Headstone Viaduct loop from Litton

02:30

51.5km

520m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 45.0 km for 177 m

After 45.7 km for 74 m

After 46.4 km for 74 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

18.3 km

Wye Bridge (crossing the River Wye)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy pleasant riverside scenery as you pass over an old stone bridge that spans over the River Wye.

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2

22.8 km

The Whitworth Centre and Café

Highlight • Historical Site

Historical park that also has the Terrace Cafe. Great place for a stop if riding the NCN 680 Rowsley to Matlock portion of the White Peak Loop.
More information on …

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3

38.6 km

The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop

Highlight • Cafe

The Bakewell Pudding – not to be confused with the Bakewell Tart, with a cherry on top – consists of a flaky pastry base with a layer of sieved jam …

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4

41.1 km

Hassop Station Café & Bike Hire on the Monsal Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Cafe, bike hire, bookshop and ebike retail shop. Good place to stop for a snack whilst riding the Monsal Trail. Food is okay, coffee is good. Bookshop is great for …

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5

44.4 km

Peak District Cycle Tunnels

Highlight • Trail

Well lit, nicely paved tunnels which last approx 100m each

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6

45.2 km

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Monsal Head is one of the most photographed viewpoints in Derbyshire – and for good reason! Overlooking the impressive Headstone Viaduct crossing the picturesque Monsal Dale, it truly is a …

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7

46.1 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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8

47.7 km

Cressbrook Switchback

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

One of my favourite climbs in the area. Steady gradient heading up to Cressbrook with a stunning switchback ¾ of the way up. Make sure to stop for a photo! 📸

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51.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.0 km

17.1 km

3.85 km

2.08 km

1.31 km

281 m

Surfaces

43.5 km

4.95 km

2.19 km

480 m

439 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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