Monsal Head and Monsal Vale offer some of the finest views in the Peak District. The area is well-equipped with amenities, including car parks, toilets, guesthouses, a hotel, a pub, cafes, and a gift shop.

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May 17, 2025

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1. Monsal Trail – Bakewell Bridge loop from Bakewell CP

13.4km

03:37

170m

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

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2. Bakewell Bridge – Monsal Trail loop from Little Longstone CP

13.9km

03:48

210m

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

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3. Monsal Trail – Bakewell Bridge loop from Little Longstone CP

12.6km

03:22

130m

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

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Distance 847 m

Uphill 30 m

Downhill 20 m

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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

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View of Monsal Viaduct and Monsal Trail Tunnel

1. Monsal Trail – Bakewell Bridge loop from Bakewell CP

2. Bakewell Bridge – Monsal Trail loop from Little Longstone CP

3. Monsal Trail – Bakewell Bridge loop from Little Longstone CP

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