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Headstone Viaduct – Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale loop from Bakewell

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Headstone Viaduct – Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale loop from Bakewell

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Headstone Viaduct – Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale loop from Bakewell

06:31

23.9km

340m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.74 km

Monsal Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

The Monsal Trail is an 8.5 mile (14 km) long bridleway route that takes in some beautiful places, such as Headstone Viaduct, and has superb scenic views throughout. It stretches …

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6.02 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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6.52 km

Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Monsal Dale is a picturesque wooded gorge where natural beauty and industrial heritage combine magnificently. The River Wye meanders steadily along the dale and wildflower displays abound in spring and …

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6.65 km

Monsal Dale Weir

Highlight • River

Another delightful sight just down from the viaduct. While it may look like a waterfall, it's actually a weir. This is a great spot to have lunch and get a …

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7.52 km

New Plantation

Forest

8.62 km

Deep Dale Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

15.2 km

Upper Lathkill Dale

Highlight • Gorge

The upper Lathkill Dale has a very different atmosphere to the rest of the dale. Narrower and dryer, the limestone cliffs and screes rise dramatically. Rocky and grassy underfoot, it's …

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17.0 km

Lathkill Dale Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

17.6 km

Palmerston Wood

Forest

18.7 km

Cave Entrance

19.6 km

Weirs on the River Lathkill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Visited in summer and the river had all but disappeared. It's more overgrown now and not like it was in my youth. Still a very nice walk though!

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20.0 km

River Lathkill — Twelve Weirs

Highlight • Natural Monument

The River Lathkill is a winterbourne stream, it dries up over the summer. The Victorian's valued the clear water and excellent trout, so they built a series of weirs to …

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20.2 km

The River Lathkill in Lathkill Dale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lathkill Dale is an enchanting limestone valley renowned for breathtaking displays of nature. The crystal-clear River Lathkill flows through the dale; which begins narrow and rocky but spreads into expansive …

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23.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

7.18 km

1.12 km

499 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.56 km

6.56 km

3.16 km

2.11 km

2.02 km

539 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Thursday 27 August

19°C

14°C

95 %

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Headstone Viaduct – Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale loop from Bakewell

Monsal Trail

Headstone Viaduct

Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale

Monsal Dale Weir

Upper Lathkill Dale

Weirs on the River Lathkill

River Lathkill — Twelve Weirs

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