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Headstone Tunnel – Monsal Trail loop from Grindleford

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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
Derbyshire Dales
Grindleford

Headstone Tunnel – Monsal Trail loop from Grindleford

Hard

4.5

(4)

65

riders

Headstone Tunnel – Monsal Trail loop from Grindleford

07:08

115km

1,750m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

11.4 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

12.4 km

Headstone Tunnel

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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

13.0 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

13.8 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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5

14.3 km

View of Cressbrook Mill and Tunnel Entrance

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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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6

14.9 km

Litton Tunnel

Highlight • Trail

Watch out for people can get very dark

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7

31.4 km

Parsley Hay Visitor Centre and Bike Hire

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Great snack bar and bike hire centre. Makes for a good target to aim for when riding on the Tissington or High Peak Trails.

The snack bar doesn't have inside …

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8

63.9 km

Tissington Trail

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The Tissington Trail is a 13-mile (21 km) traffic-free trail that links Ashbourne to Parsley Hay via the spectacular White Peak countryside. The compacted gravel trail is relatively smooth and …

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95.6 km

Forty Acre Piece

Forest

97.9 km

Sitchs Plantation

Forest

B

115 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.7 km

38.8 km

16.9 km

5.88 km

5.72 km

795 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.3 km

25.7 km

21.9 km

21.3 km

322 m

289 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

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7°C

86 %

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