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Monsal Trail – Monsal Trail loop from Bakewell

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Monsal Trail – Monsal Trail loop from Bakewell

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Monsal Trail – Monsal Trail loop from Bakewell

05:53

77.2km

980m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: May 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 45.8 km for 122 m

After 61.3 km for 101 m

After 74.1 km for 82 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.40 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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4.74 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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5.94 km

Viewpoint

23.0 km

Parsley Hay Visitor Centre and Bike Hire

Highlight • Cycleway

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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37.4 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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50.9 km

High Peak Trail

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Great route for traffic-free cycling, the High Peak trail is a gravel track which follows the course of an old railway. This railway was owned by a canal company, so …

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52.1 km

Middleton Top Engine House and railway wagon

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Notorious for its steep gradient, Middleton Top is a super climb with majestic views at the top. Plus, there's bike hire and a small cafe here. It has also been …

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53.0 km

Ruins

61.3 km

Knowleston Gardens

Forest

73.6 km

Buck Pingle Plantation

Forest

75.4 km

Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

The Monsal Trail is a traffic-free trail for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and wheelchair users. A former railway line, the trail runs for 8.5 miles (13.7 km) between Blackwell Mill …

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75.9 km

Monsal Trail Gravel Path

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Just delightful GRVL along the Monsal Trail - with a few little stunt humps along the way!

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77.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.1 km

17.2 km

7.42 km

4.54 km

2.75 km

1.16 km

119 m

Surfaces

29.7 km

20.6 km

20.3 km

6.19 km

362 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Thursday 14 May

10°C

3°C

12 %

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Monsal Trail – Monsal Trail loop from Bakewell

Monsal Trail

Monsal Trail

Parsley Hay Visitor Centre and Bike Hire

Tissington Trail

High Peak Trail

Middleton Top Engine House and railway wagon

Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge

Monsal Trail Gravel Path

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