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Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Litton

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Derbyshire Dales

Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Litton

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Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Litton

02:02

29.3km

470m

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: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.06 km for 74 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

7.08 km

Monsal Trail

Highlight • Trail

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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2

8.66 km

View of Monsal Dale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Amazing views down monsal bridge head check out the photos views are Amazing

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3

8.74 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

9.41 km

Monsal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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5

10.6 km

View of the River Wye Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views at the top

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6

11.7 km

Litton Mill Railway Cutting Ancient Lava Flow

Highlight • Natural Monument

As a geographical speciality lava bombs are visible here, where the lime was broken out in preparation of the railway track.

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7

13.5 km

Monsal Trail Railway Viaducts

Highlight • Trail

Well worth visiting, stunning views and good surface to ride on.

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8

13.6 km

Millers Dale Station and Cafe on the Monsal Trail

Highlight • Structure

The old railway station at Millers Dale has been restored by the National Parks Authority. There's a really nice cafe at the station.

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B

29.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.4 km

6.78 km

1.54 km

406 m

238 m

Surfaces

16.8 km

6.24 km

5.84 km

215 m

178 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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