The Monsal Trail is an 8.5 mile (14 km) long bridleway route that takes in some beautiful places, such as Headstone Viaduct, and has superb scenic views throughout. It stretches from Chee Dale to Bakewell. The route follows the old Manchester to London Midland Railway line. It can be used by walkers, runners, cyclists, horse riders, and wheelchair users too.

Richard

May 17, 2025

Monsal trail starts from Bakewell car park to the end on bikes is 8.5 miles

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Elevation 180 m

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Location: Ashford In The Water, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sheepwash Bridge, Ashford in the Water

Great Longstone for Ashford Railway Station

Ashford Bobbin Mill

Cressbrook Dale

Foolow Village

View of Monsal Viaduct and Waterfall

Headstone Tunnel

View of Cressbrook Mill

Wooden Bridge Over River in Peak District National Park

View of Great Longstone from Edith and Ted's Bench

Monsal Trail Information Board, Monsal Dale

Monsal Trail

1. Monsal Trail – Bakewell Bridge loop from Bakewell

2. Bakewell Bridge – Monsal Trail loop from Little Longstone

3. Monsal Trail – Bakewell Bridge loop from Little Longstone

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