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Longstone Moor – Headstone Viaduct loop from Great Longstone

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Longstone Moor – Headstone Viaduct loop from Great Longstone

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Longstone Moor – Headstone Viaduct loop from Great Longstone

03:58

13.5km

380m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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2.99 km

Longstone Moor

Highlight • Natural

Open moorland colourful with wildflowers in summer. Great views out across the White Peak and lots of wonderful walking. Lots of quarrying activity, much of which has now ceased.

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4.13 km

Longstone Moor

Highlight • Natural

A good yomp in all directions, pitted with abandoned mine shafts (don't worry, stick to the footpaths, there are plenty of warnings all around the moor!) and some fantastic rock features.

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9.02 km

Bridge over the River Wye at Upperdale

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely little bridge with a nice view in both directions, one direction has a Lily pad and you can see fin cop in the distance.

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9.90 km

View of the Headstone Viaduct from the River Wye

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely part of the Monsal trail, with a brilliant cafe at the top, this place can get really busy during the summer months.

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10.1 km

Headstone Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

Headstone Viaduct is a breathtaking structure that crosses Monsal Dale. The five-arch bridge, which is 70 feet (21 m) tall at its highest point, affords fine views over the River …

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10.4 km

Wooden Bridge Over River in Peak District National Park

Highlight • River

Such a pleasant walk great for beginners

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11.0 km

Path Above the River Wye

Highlight • Trail

This is a scenic path that winds above the River Wye in the Peak District. You're only a moment away from Fin Cop here, a big hill that protrudes from …

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11.6 km

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Monsal Head is one of the most photographed viewpoints in Derbyshire – and for good reason! Overlooking the impressive Headstone Viaduct crossing the picturesque Monsal Dale, it truly is a …

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13.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.17 km

3.94 km

3.09 km

349 m

Surfaces

5.14 km

3.07 km

2.14 km

1.73 km

867 m

595 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Longstone Moor – Headstone Viaduct loop from Great Longstone

Longstone Moor

Longstone Moor

Bridge over the River Wye at Upperdale

View of the Headstone Viaduct from the River Wye

Headstone Viaduct

Wooden Bridge Over River in Peak District National Park

Path Above the River Wye

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

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