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Derbyshire Dales

Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Bakewell

Derbyshire Dales

Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Bakewell

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Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Bakewell

00:43

11.4km

170m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 7.55 km for 97 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

2.16 km

Monsal Trail

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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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2

3.07 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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3

3.74 km

View of Monsal Dale

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

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4

3.82 km

Headstone Viaduct

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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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4.49 km

Monsal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • 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

5.06 km

View of Cressbrook Mill and Tunnel Entrance

Highlight • Structure

Great views of Cressbrook Mill from the Monsal Trail and one of the many tunnels reopened for cycling on the Trail. Tunnels are all lit although you may want to …

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7

5.65 km

Litton Tunnel

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Watch out for people can get very dark

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8

5.68 km

View of the River Wye Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views at the top

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11.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.73 km

1.40 km

181 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.24 km

1.94 km

184 m

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