Highlight • Trail
Monsal Trail
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Dan Hobson
September 1, 2021
Cycling
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 tunnels. A particular highlight is the Headstone Tunnel leading to Headstone Viaduct, where breathtaking views await.
The trail follows a section of the former Manchester, Buxton, Matlock and Midlands Junction Railway, which was built in 1863 to link Manchester with London. The line was closed in 1968 and remained unused for 12 years before being taken over by the Peak District National Park and transformed into a recreational route.
The trail follows a section of the former Manchester, Buxton, Matlock and Midlands Junction Railway, which was built in 1863 to link Manchester with London. The line was closed in 1968 and remained unused for 12 years before being taken over by the Peak District National Park and transformed into a recreational route.
Dominiek Van Dooren
May 1, 2022
Cycling
This is an easy cycling route without slopes that can be cycled by everyone. There are several rest points along the way where you can have a drink/eat. Ideal for an afternoon out.
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•Iain Harber
October 24, 2021
Cycling
Very popular trail with walkers and cyclists.
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Cycle the moderate Monsal Trail, a 16.4-mile traffic-free route through the Peak District, featuring historic railway tunnels and the Headst
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This difficult 22.5-mile touring cycling route combines the flat Monsal Trail with challenging climbs around Chatsworth House in the Peak Di
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Elevation 190 m
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