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Monsal Trail – Headstone Viaduct loop from Millers Dale Station

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Monsal Trail – Headstone Viaduct loop from Millers Dale Station

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Monsal Trail – Headstone Viaduct loop from Millers Dale Station

03:24

12.2km

220m

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: May 26, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 5 m for 706 m

Customers only

After 11.5 km for 706 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.67 km

View of Wye Valley

Highlight • Trail

Great views down to Miller's Dale from the fells above Litton and the Monsal Trail.

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2.74 km

Viewpoint

3.32 km

View of Cressbrook Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Great little sign to provide some information about the Area.

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4.83 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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5.36 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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5.89 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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6.24 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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7.84 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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10.2 km

Litton Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Litton tunnel on the Monsal Trail is 471m long and cuts through the limestone cliffs above. The line was built in the 1860's and closed in 1968. Today the Monsal …

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12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.71 km

4.27 km

239 m

Surfaces

7.04 km

3.23 km

1.22 km

619 m

104 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 10 June

15°C

7°C

98 %

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Monsal Trail – Headstone Viaduct loop from Millers Dale Station

View of Wye Valley

View of Cressbrook Mill

Headstone Tunnel

View of Monsal Viaduct and Waterfall

Monsal Trail

Great Longstone for Ashford Railway Station

Headstone Viaduct

Litton Tunnel

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