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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
High Peak
Chinley, Buxworth And Brownside

Winnats Pass – Headstone Viaduct loop from Chinley

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
High Peak
Chinley, Buxworth And Brownside

Winnats Pass – Headstone Viaduct loop from Chinley

Hard

12

riders

Winnats Pass – Headstone Viaduct loop from Chinley

03:20

62.0km

910m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 37.4 km for 177 m

After 38.2 km for 74 m

After 38.8 km for 74 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

8.61 km

View of Rushup Edge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Without doubt one of the best views around for miles. If you have arrived there from climbing up Mam Nick it makes it all the more rewarding.

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2

11.6 km

Winnats Pass

Highlight • Gorge

No.33 of the top 100 official climbs. A 1.8km climb with an ave gradient of 11.4% and a max of 18.3%. Worth it though as once you have made it up onto the ridgeline the views are awesome!

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23.9 km

Fallcliff Wood

Forest

33.1 km

Bowling Green Wood

Forest

5

36.9 km

Peak District Cycle Tunnels

Highlight • Trail

Well lit, nicely paved tunnels which last approx 100m each

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6

37.7 km

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Monsal Head is one of the most photographed viewpoints in Derbyshire – and for good reason! Overlooking the impressive Headstone Viaduct crossing the picturesque Monsal Dale, it truly is a …

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7

38.5 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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8

40.1 km

Cressbrook Switchback

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

One of my favourite climbs in the area. Steady gradient heading up to Cressbrook with a stunning switchback ¾ of the way up. Make sure to stop for a photo! 📸

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9

45.5 km

Tideswell

Highlight • Settlement

Tideswell is a large village that has the honour of being ‘Cathedral of the Peak’. The pretty village has narrow streets, quirky cottages and an utterly timeless atmosphere. Tideswell has …

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10

49.0 km

Wheston Bank

Highlight • Trail

This is the small road that passes Dale Head Farm and then climbs the narrow valley up to Wheston. It's about 90m of ascent and quite steep initially but fun and quiet.

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62.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.3 km

8.49 km

4.07 km

1.19 km

1.00 km

983 m

Surfaces

44.3 km

15.6 km

1.34 km

437 m

396 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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