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The Monsal Trail & Tideswell village loop from Bakewell Station — Peak District National Park

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The Monsal Trail & Tideswell village loop from Bakewell Station — Peak District National Park

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The Monsal Trail & Tideswell village loop from Bakewell Station — Peak District National Park

02:59

37.0km

670m

Cycling

Embark on a challenging touring bicycle adventure with The Monsal Trail & Tideswell village loop from Bakewell Station, covering 23.0 miles (37.0 km) and climbing 2196 feet (669 metres). This difficult route, which you can complete in about 2 hours and 59 minutes, blends the smooth, traffic-free Monsal Trail with…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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1.67 km

Hassop Station and the Monsal Trail

Highlight • Parking

The former railway station, now it's a cafe/gift shop and there is bike hire so you can cycle on the Monsal Trail. We parked here and hired bikes to cycle …

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3.85 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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5.47 km

Headstone Viaduct

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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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10.3 km

Monsal Trail Railway Viaducts

Highlight • Trail

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

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12.9 km

Monsal Trail Switchbacks Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Have cycled down here a few times (drop bar touring bike) but not for the fainthearted or fully laden! As for up..I push.

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21.0 km

Tideswell Village and St John the Baptist Church

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A pretty village in the heart of the Peak District. Made famous for its 14th century church, St John the Baptist. Otherwise known as "The Cathedral of the Peak". Some …

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37.0 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

8.31 km

6.23 km

3.23 km

1.26 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

9.55 km

7.41 km

5.33 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Friday 22 May

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The Monsal Trail & Tideswell village loop from Bakewell Station — Peak District National Park

Hassop Station and the Monsal Trail

Monsal Trail

Headstone Viaduct

Monsal Trail Railway Viaducts

Monsal Trail Switchbacks Descent

Tideswell Village and St John the Baptist Church

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