Monsal Trail – Headstone Viaduct loop from Hartington Nether Quarter CP

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Hartington Nether Quarter CP

Monsal Trail – Headstone Viaduct loop from Hartington Nether Quarter CP

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Monsal Trail – Headstone Viaduct loop from Hartington Nether Quarter CP

06:34

87.5km

1,230m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 57.6 km for 158 m

After 68.8 km for 219 m

Waypoints

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Parking

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33.3 km

View of the River Wye Valley

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Lovely views at the top

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34.0 km

Monsal Trail

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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 …

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35.2 km

Headstone Viaduct

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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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35.2 km

View of Monsal Dale

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Amazing views down monsal bridge head check out the photos views are Amazing

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40.1 km

Monsal Trail Gravel Path

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Just delightful GRVL along the Monsal Trail - with a few little stunt humps along the way!

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40.5 km

Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge

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The Monsal Trail is a traffic-free trail for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and wheelchair users. A former railway line, the trail runs for 8.5 miles (13.7 km) between Blackwell Mill …

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55.4 km

Upper Moor

Forest

57.6 km

Bottom Moor

Forest

72.4 km

Ruins

73.3 km

Middleton Top Engine House and railway wagon

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Notorious for its steep gradient, Middleton Top is a super climb with majestic views at the top. Plus, there's bike hire and a small cafe here. It has also been …

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74.5 km

High Peak Trail

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Great route for traffic-free cycling, the High Peak trail is a gravel track which follows the course of an old railway. This railway was owned by a canal company, so …

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