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Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge – Monsal Trail loop from Bakewell CP

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Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge – Monsal Trail loop from Bakewell CP

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Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge – Monsal Trail loop from Bakewell CP

03:36

13.4km

170m

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 16, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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736 m

Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

The Monsal Trail is a traffic-free trail for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and wheelchair users. A former railway line, the trail runs for 8.5 miles (13.7 km) between Blackwell Mill …

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4.52 km

Great Longstone for Ashford Railway Station

Highlight • Cycleway

Great Longstone for Ashford railway station was a station which served Great and Little Longstone in the Peak District of Derbyshire. It was opened in 1863 by the Midland Railway …

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4.84 km

Monsal Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

The Monsal Trail is an 8.5 mile (14 km) long bridleway route that takes in some beautiful places, such as Headstone Viaduct, and has superb scenic views throughout. It stretches …

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5.37 km

View of Monsal Viaduct and Waterfall

Highlight • Bridge

The weir is restricted access because of repairs, but you can walk by it and take photos.
When approaching the viaduct, if you want to walk across it, walk up …

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5.90 km

Headstone Tunnel

Highlight • Trail

Stretching for 1,598 feet (487 m), Headstone Tunnel is the longest of all the tunnels on the Monsal Trail. Despite being well lit, it’s still a dark and cool place …

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6.15 km

Wooden Bridge Over River in Peak District National Park

Highlight • River

Such a pleasant walk great for beginners

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6.17 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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13.0 km

Bakewell Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Bakewell Bridge is a beautiful structure that crosses the River Wye. The Grade I-listed five-arched bridge was constructed in the 13th century. Close to the bridge is prime duck-feeding territory. …

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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.46 km

3.55 km

951 m

817 m

560 m

Surfaces

6.38 km

2.51 km

2.43 km

1.27 km

494 m

259 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Sunday 21 June

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Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge – Monsal Trail loop from Bakewell CP

Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge

Great Longstone for Ashford Railway Station

Monsal Trail

View of Monsal Viaduct and Waterfall

Headstone Tunnel

Wooden Bridge Over River in Peak District National Park

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

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