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Derbyshire Dales

Great Longstone

Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge – Headstone Tunnel loop from Great Longstone

Derbyshire Dales

Great Longstone

Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge – Headstone Tunnel loop from Great Longstone

Easy

5.0

(1)

25

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Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge – Headstone Tunnel loop from Great Longstone

00:50

15.4km

130m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 1.04 km for 8 m

After 9.13 km for 3 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

4.76 km

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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2

6.08 km

End of Monsal Trail (Bakewell via Coombs Road)

Highlight • Trail

Congratulations! You've just reached the end of the wonderful Monsal Trail. Or perhaps you're at the start? Either way, it's a great place to be.

A former railway line, the …

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3

7.88 km

Monsal Trail Gravel Path

Highlight • Trail

Just delightful GRVL along the Monsal Trail - with a few little stunt humps along the way!

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4

9.01 km

Hassop Station and the Monsal Trail

Highlight • Parking

The former railway station, now it's a cafe/gift shop and there is bike hire so you can cycle on the Monsal Trail. We parked here and hired bikes to cycle …

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5

11.2 km

Monsal Trail

Highlight • 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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6

12.1 km

Headstone Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

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).

Tip by

7

12.2 km

Peak District Cycle Tunnels

Highlight • Trail

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

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8

12.8 km

View of Monsal Dale

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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B

15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

2.01 km

724 m

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

1.60 km

1.36 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

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6°C

90 %

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