Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge – Headstone Viaduct loop from Matlock Bath

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Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge – Headstone Viaduct loop from Matlock Bath

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Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge – Headstone Viaduct loop from Matlock Bath

04:49

64.7km

840m

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: August 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.3 km for 82 m

After 22.4 km for 74 m

After 50.5 km for 82 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.7 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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17.2 km

Monsal Trail Gravel Path

Highlight • Trail

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

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22.0 km

View of Monsal Dale

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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22.1 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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40.8 km

Litton Mill Railway Cutting Ancient Lava Flow

Highlight • Natural Monument

As a geographical speciality lava bombs are visible here, where the lime was broken out in preparation of the railway track.

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41.9 km

View of the River Wye Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views at the top

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42.5 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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45.4 km

Monsal Trail

Highlight • 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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50.9 km

Buck Pingle Plantation

Forest

64.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.8 km

16.8 km

6.83 km

5.12 km

4.70 km

3.34 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

16.3 km

13.9 km

11.1 km

388 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

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Comments

August 27, 2024,Day 2-Beech Croft Farm to High Peak Junction

Day 2 of our family bikepacking trip.
Atlas and I took my dad bikepacking for the first time. He survived day 1. After a successful night's sleep, we packed up and dropped down onto the Monsal Trail. Atlas loved the tunnels 🚂 We then headed up and down to Rowlsey. Quick stop at the toy shop to get Atlas a …