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Monsal Trail – Headstone Tunnel loop from Great Longstone

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Monsal Trail – Headstone Tunnel loop from Great Longstone

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Monsal Trail – Headstone Tunnel loop from Great Longstone

01:10

4.25km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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166 m

Thornbridge Hall Gardens

Highlight • Natural

just off the Monsal Trail, Thornbridge Hall consists of 14 acres of lovely gardens to explore along with a decent cafe offering a variety of cake, coffee and lunch options. …

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557 m

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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871 m

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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1.40 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).

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1.40 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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1.93 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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2.15 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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2.25 km

Monsal Trail Information Board, Monsal Dale

Highlight • Rest Area

Great little sign to provide some background and information about the Monsal Trail

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4.25 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.90 km

1.12 km

226 m

Surfaces

3.01 km

927 m

306 m

Elevation

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Saturday 11 July

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Monsal Trail – Headstone Tunnel loop from Great Longstone

Thornbridge Hall Gardens

Great Longstone for Ashford Railway Station

Monsal Trail

Headstone Tunnel

View of Monsal Viaduct and Waterfall

Headstone Tunnel

Headstone Viaduct

Monsal Trail Information Board, Monsal Dale

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