One of the many tunnels that have been reopened for walkers and cyclists on the Monsal Trail. Runs under the beauty spot of Monsal Head (cafe, pub and viewpoint on top of the hill).

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6.26 km

Headstone Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

amazing views. can get breezy

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7.55 km

View of Cressbrook Mill and Tunnel Entrance

Highlight • Structure

Great views of Cressbrook Mill from the Monsal Trail and one of the many tunnels reopened for cycling on the Trail. Tunnels are all lit although you may want to …

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8.30 km

Cressbrook Tunnel (Monsal Trail)

Highlight • Structure

torch needed

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8.83 km

Litton Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Great bit of easy trails for all the family and the tunnels add a element of interest!

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11.8 km

East Buxton Lime Kilns

Highlight • Monument

The former East Buxton Lime Works' kilns, situated beside the Monsal Trail just west of Miller's Dale station, are still in existence.

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15.4 km

Litton Tunnel

Highlight • Trail

Watch out for people can get very dark

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17.2 km

Monsal Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take the bridalway to the right of the viaduct, after the tunnel, and ride underneath. Tough going but worth it

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23.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

2.45 km

909 m

541 m

360 m

Surfaces

18.5 km

4.85 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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