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Headstone Viaduct – Rhubarb Buttress Cliffs loop from Little Longstone

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Headstone Viaduct – Rhubarb Buttress Cliffs loop from Little Longstone

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Headstone Viaduct – Rhubarb Buttress Cliffs loop from Little Longstone

04:34

16.7km

260m

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: May 12, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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404 m

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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1.70 km

View of Cressbrook Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Great little sign to provide some information about the Area.

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2.27 km

Viewpoint

6.19 km

Chee Tor Tunnel

Highlight • Cycleway

This is the longest of the three railway tunnels here. It gets immediately more chilly once you are in during summer, which can be quite refreshing. Be careful with the …

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7.74 km

Chee Dale Stepping Stones

Highlight • Structure

Check the water levels before you go - it's a long walk back if the water is over the tops of the stones

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8.20 km

Chee Dale: Stepping Stones and Cliffs

Highlight • Trail

Decent walk with a good mix of terrain and surroundings. Wet day so footing was often slippy, so take care in some of the trickier sections.

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8.20 km

River Wye Stepping Stones

Highlight • River

The stepping stones are often submerged so plan your visit when the water level is low. Getting to them with a bike is a bit challenging (a few tall steps …

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8.40 km

Rhubarb Buttress Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

The climbs at Cornice are mostly harder sports routes and clipsticks appear to be a common feature here.

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13.5 km

Cramside Wood

Forest

16.6 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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16.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

4.44 km

762 m

189 m

Surfaces

8.76 km

3.18 km

1.67 km

1.60 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

29°C

16°C

58 %

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Headstone Viaduct – Rhubarb Buttress Cliffs loop from Little Longstone

Headstone Viaduct

View of Cressbrook Mill

Chee Tor Tunnel

Chee Dale Stepping Stones

Chee Dale: Stepping Stones and Cliffs

River Wye Stepping Stones

Rhubarb Buttress Cliffs

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

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