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Peak District Cycle Tunnels – Headstone Viaduct loop from Great Longstone

Peak District Cycle Tunnels – Headstone Viaduct loop from Great Longstone

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Peak District Cycle Tunnels – Headstone Viaduct loop from Great Longstone

01:39

27.4km

450m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.66 km for 200 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.10 km

Station Road to Longstone Lane

Highlight • Trail

Handy quiet cut through from G Longstone to Ashford. Just beyond the narrow bridge, the tarmac is very chewed up & pot holed for a brief section so care is needed.

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1.25 km

Great Longstone for Ashford Railway Station

Highlight • Cycleway

Great Longstone for Ashford railway station was a station which served Great and Little Longstone in the Peak District of Derbyshire. It was opened in 1863 by the Midland Railway …

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2.15 km

Peak District Cycle Tunnels

Highlight • Trail

Well lit, nicely paved tunnels which last approx 100m each

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2.84 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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4.71 km

Viewpoint

8.00 km

The magnificent twin viaducts in Millers Dale were built in 1866 and 1905 by the Midland Railway company. These days, the structure carries the Monsal Trail, an iconic cycle route through this part of the Peak District.

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15.1 km

Wheston Bank

Highlight • Trail

This is the small road that passes Dale Head Farm and then climbs the narrow valley up to Wheston. It's about 90m of ascent and quite steep initially but fun and quiet.

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22.4 km

Cressbrook Switchback

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

One of my favourite climbs in the area. Steady gradient heading up to Cressbrook with a stunning switchback ¾ of the way up. Make sure to stop for a photo! 📸

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25.5 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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27.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

3.35 km

1.18 km

206 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

12.1 km

2.90 km

267 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

26°C

14°C

0 %

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Peak District Cycle Tunnels – Headstone Viaduct loop from Great Longstone

Station Road to Longstone Lane

Great Longstone for Ashford Railway Station

Peak District Cycle Tunnels

Headstone Viaduct

Millers Dale Viaducts

Wheston Bank

Cressbrook Switchback

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

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