Another delightful sight just down from the viaduct. While it may look like a waterfall, it's actually a weir. This is a great spot to have lunch and get a few photos. I hear there's good fishing around the area on the Wye.

Dan Hobson

June 24, 2022

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The weir itself is now fenced-off to prevent public access. You can still admire the weir from the footpath, however, and gain access to the river a short step downstream.

Lue

March 8, 2018

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The waterfall is easily accessible from the front as well as to its rear. Most routes will lead you to a footpath that comes from the front. In my opinion, however, the best routes come from coming downhill through to the back of the waterfall. So why not leave this Highlight until the end of your hike and take a different path than the rest?

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1. Monsal Head Circular Walk

3.69km

01:04

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Hike the easy 2.3-mile Monsal Head Circular Walk in the Peak District, featuring the Headstone Viaduct and scenic Monsal Dale.

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2. Monsal Dale Weir – Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale loop from Monyash CP

18.0km

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360m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Headstone Viaduct – Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale loop from Ashford in the Water CP

13.2km

03:47

310m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 210 m

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Location: Little Longstone, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Monsal Dale Weir

1. Monsal Head Circular Walk

2. Monsal Dale Weir – Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale loop from Monyash CP

3. Headstone Viaduct – Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale loop from Ashford in the Water CP

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