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Monsal Trail – Monsal Trail Gravel Path loop from Bakewell

Monsal Trail – Monsal Trail Gravel Path loop from Bakewell

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Monsal Trail – Monsal Trail Gravel Path loop from Bakewell

01:45

27.2km

450m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.37 km for 82 m

After 23.2 km for 101 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.36 km

End of Monsal Trail (Bakewell via Coombs Road)

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Congratulations! You've just reached the end of the wonderful Monsal Trail. Or perhaps you're at the start? Either way, it's a great place to be.

A former railway line, the …

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1.37 km

Monsal Trail End – Bakewell via Coombs Road

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Turn around or drop down to Coombs Road and through the farm to Peak Village

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3.51 km

Birchall Byway and Bridleway, Peak District

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There’s a bench here, such a good spot to catch your breath, or a good sunset!

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11.5 km

New Piece Wood

Forest

13.0 km

Chatsworth House

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Chatsworth House is like something from a period drama. In fact, it was the filming location for Mr Darcy’s Pemberley home in the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. Standing …

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19.0 km

Singletrack to the Ford in Peak District National Park

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Single track starting from the road in Hassop, relatively flat with gravel for the first section before turning into a bit of a rock garden with drop offs as it …

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23.4 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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26.6 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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27.1 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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27.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

10.6 km

2.78 km

2.31 km

390 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.86 km

8.35 km

5.34 km

3.49 km

132 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Monsal Trail – Monsal Trail Gravel Path loop from Bakewell

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Monsal Trail End – Bakewell via Coombs Road

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