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Monsal Trail – Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale loop from Sheldon

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Monsal Trail – Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale loop from Sheldon

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Monsal Trail – Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale loop from Sheldon

02:44

9.61km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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461 m

Deep Dale Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

1.78 km

Curved Weir on the River Wye, Deep Dale Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful curved weir carrying the River Wye through the sensational Deep Dale Nature Reserve.

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2.08 km

Ashford Bobbin Mill

Highlight • Monument

Ashford Bobbin Mill is a historic building on the edge of Great Shacklow Wood by the River Wye. It was built in 1870 and was originally a bone mill which …

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3.56 km

Sheepwash Bridge, Ashford in the Water

Highlight • Monument

Ashford in the Water's Medieval Sheepwash Bridge is a wonderfully historic and beautiful structure. It was built on the site of the ford across the river.

In the 17th century, …

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5.27 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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6.70 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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7.83 km

Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Monsal Dale is a picturesque wooded gorge where natural beauty and industrial heritage combine magnificently. The River Wye meanders steadily along the dale and wildflower displays abound in spring and …

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7.95 km

Monsal Dale Weir

Highlight • River

Another delightful sight just down from the viaduct. While it may look like a waterfall, it's actually a weir. This is a great spot to have lunch and get a …

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8.10 km

Monsal Weir

Highlight • Natural Monument

beautiful as nature intende

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8.89 km

New Plantation

Forest

9.61 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.60 km

1.26 km

348 m

319 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.65 km

3.09 km

1.64 km

892 m

174 m

152 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Sunday 10 May

10°C

3°C

42 %

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Monsal Trail – Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale loop from Sheldon

Curved Weir on the River Wye, Deep Dale Nature Reserve

Ashford Bobbin Mill

Sheepwash Bridge, Ashford in the Water

Monsal Trail

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale

Monsal Dale Weir

Monsal Weir

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