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Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Litton

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Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Litton

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Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Litton

02:22

34.6km

530m

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: May 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.13 km for 74 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.87 km

Cressbrook Mill

Highlight • Monument

5.48 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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5.56 km

View of Monsal Dale

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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7.14 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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9.33 km

Hassop Station and the Monsal Trail

Highlight • Parking

The former railway station, now it's a cafe/gift shop and there is bike hire so you can cycle on the Monsal Trail. We parked here and hired bikes to cycle …

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10.5 km

Monsal Trail Gravel Path

Highlight • Trail

Just delightful GRVL along the Monsal Trail - with a few little stunt humps along the way!

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10.9 km

Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

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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30.1 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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34.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.0 km

5.13 km

1.51 km

1.00 km

465 m

446 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

12.1 km

4.98 km

331 m

215 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

19°C

14°C

28 %

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Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Litton

Cressbrook Mill

Headstone Viaduct

View of Monsal Dale

Monsal Trail

Hassop Station and the Monsal Trail

Monsal Trail Gravel Path

Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge

Millers Dale Station and Cafe on the Monsal Trail

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