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Monsal Trail

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Monsal Trail

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Peak District National Park

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    1. The Monsal Trail from Bakewell Station to Blackwell Mill and back — Peak District National Park

    26.4km

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    390m

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    September 1, 2021

    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.
      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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        October 24, 2021

        Very popular trail with walkers and cyclists.

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

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