Headstone Viaduct – Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale loop from Blackwell

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Headstone Viaduct – Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale loop from Blackwell

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Headstone Viaduct – Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale loop from Blackwell

04:27

15.8km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.24 km

Whittle's Weir

Highlight • River

At Whittle's Weir, you can see the remains of a water-powered spring-water pump, dating to the 1800s, which was part of Lees Rake and Burfoot Mines.

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5.17 km

View of Cressbrook Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Great little sign to provide some information about the Area.

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6.46 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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6.64 km

View of the Headstone Viaduct from the River Wye

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely part of the Monsal trail, with a brilliant cafe at the top, this place can get really busy during the summer months.

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6.96 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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7.08 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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7.26 km

Waterfall and Bridge over the River Wye

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely little bridge leading to the next path

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7.29 km

Monsal Weir

Highlight • Natural Monument

beautiful as nature intende

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8.07 km

New Plantation

Forest

15.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.08 km

6.22 km

2.12 km

351 m

Surfaces

5.66 km

4.97 km

2.83 km

1.17 km

1.15 km

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

12°C

7°C

14 %

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Comments

February 8, 2023,Monsal Dale Weir – Headstone Viaduct Loop from Priestcliffe

A 16km round trip on this hike starting from Beech Croft campsite turning left & heading towards Priestcliffe. Follow the minor road through the village of Taddington before turning left onto a path heading to the valley bottom. The highlight once down at the river is the Monsal Dale Weir across the river Wye From there you can see the …

July 28, 2022,114 Dales of the Wye (Derbys)

The footbridge onto the Monsal Trail was cordoned off (unsafe) so we followed the road a short way until we reached the next bridge then crossed there instead.