Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Wardlow

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Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Wardlow

Moderate

4.7

(25)

494

riders

Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Wardlow

01:49

24.7km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 19.7 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

3.78 km

Longstone Edge

Viewpoint

8.22 km

View of Monsal Dale

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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8.30 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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10.2 km

View of the River Wye Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views at the top

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11.3 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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13.1 km

Monsal Trail Railway Viaducts

Highlight • Trail

Well worth visiting, stunning views and good surface to ride on.

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13.2 km

Millers Dale Station and Cafe on the Monsal Trail

Highlight • Structure

The old railway station at Millers Dale has been restored by the National Parks Authority. There's a really nice cafe at the station.

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16.9 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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19.7 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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22.5 km

Cherpit Plantation

Forest

24.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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