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Derbyshire Dales
Blackwell in the Peak CP

Monsal Trail – Headstone Viaduct loop from King Sterndale

Hard

4.8

(100)

1,548

riders

Monsal Trail – Headstone Viaduct loop from King Sterndale

02:54

40.8km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 945 m for 95 m

After 15.4 km for 82 m

After 25.4 km for 82 m

After 39.8 km for 95 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

5.72 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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2

6.82 km

View of the River Wye Valley

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Lovely views at the top

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3

7.50 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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10.3 km

Monsal Trail

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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

14.1 km

Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge

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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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15.8 km

Elottholme Wood

Forest

16.5 km

Buck Pingle Plantation

Forest

8

27.3 km

Monsal Trail Gravel Path

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

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9

32.1 km

View of Monsal Dale

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

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10

32.2 km

Headstone Viaduct

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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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B

40.8 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.8 km

4.14 km

3.90 km

3.90 km

2.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.0 km

12.1 km

3.34 km

325 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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