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Cressbrook Switchback – Millers Dale Viaducts loop from Sheldon

Cressbrook Switchback – Millers Dale Viaducts loop from Sheldon

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Cressbrook Switchback – Millers Dale Viaducts loop from Sheldon

01:21

23.8km

470m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.40 km

Arrock Plantation

Forest

2.55 km

Sheepwash Bridge, Ashford in the Water

Highlight • Monument

Ashford in the Water's Medieval Sheepwash Bridge is a wonderfully historic and beautiful structure. It was built on the site of the ford across the river.

In the 17th century, …

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5.52 km

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

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Monsal Head is one of the most photographed viewpoints in Derbyshire – and for good reason! Overlooking the impressive Headstone Viaduct crossing the picturesque Monsal Dale, it truly is a …

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7.26 km

Cressbrook Switchback

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

One of my favourite climbs in the area. Steady gradient heading up to Cressbrook with a stunning switchback ¾ of the way up. Make sure to stop for a photo! 📸

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11.6 km

Tideswell to Litton Path

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Linking two beautiful peak villages.

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14.7 km

The magnificent twin viaducts in Millers Dale were built in 1866 and 1905 by the Midland Railway company. These days, the structure carries the Monsal Trail, an iconic cycle route through this part of the Peak District.

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23.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.6 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.3 km

4.48 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Sunday 19 July

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Cressbrook Switchback – Millers Dale Viaducts loop from Sheldon

Sheepwash Bridge, Ashford in the Water

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

Cressbrook Switchback

Tideswell to Litton Path

Millers Dale Viaducts

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