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East Midlands
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High Peak
Edale

Monsal Trail – Headstone Viaduct loop from Edale

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
High Peak
Edale

Monsal Trail – Headstone Viaduct loop from Edale

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Monsal Trail – Headstone Viaduct loop from Edale

03:52

57.0km

810m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 34.9 km for 74 m

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Train Station

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1.87 km

Mam Nick North Climb

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Fantastic climb out of the Edale Valley up to the top of Mam Tor. A much more enjoyable climb than that more famous Winnats Pass next door. The view is …

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2

22.0 km

View of the River Wye Valley

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Lovely views at the top

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22.7 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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25.5 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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29.2 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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29.7 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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34.5 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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34.6 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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57.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.8 km

14.1 km

1.63 km

786 m

539 m

144 m

Surfaces

30.6 km

13.7 km

12.4 km

222 m

124 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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