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Monsal Trail – Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge loop from King Sterndale

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Blackwell in the Peak CP

Monsal Trail – Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge loop from King Sterndale

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Monsal Trail – Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge 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: August 23, 2026

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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

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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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6.82 km

View of the River Wye Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views at the top

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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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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

27.3 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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32.1 km

View of Monsal Dale

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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32.2 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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40.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.8 km

4.14 km

3.90 km

2.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.0 km

12.1 km

3.34 km

325 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Thursday 27 August

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Comments

March 2, 2025,Bike Ride

I went out to Bakewell with Jo this morning, and it was a chilly start at -1°. We set off to ride the Monsal trail, which in parts was quite muddy, and as I was riding behind Jo, I was getting it all full on in the face😂😂😂. It wasn't long before the temperature started to rise, and we had …

June 24, 2023,The Monsal Trail - Bakewell to Miller's Dale - loop with great pictures

please find the this link to the youtube video from the route:

@Nela

April 27, 2022,🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Monsal trail - Peak District (UK - Derbyshire)

An easy bike ride with no slopes in the Peak District. Started from Bakewell. Drove to the end of the trail and then returned. Only on the return we took pictures.

It is a former railway with several tunnels. A very busy trail by cyclists and walkers.

More info on the Monsal Trail: peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/places-to-visit/trails/monsaltrail

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July 23, 2024,Bike Ride

I've finally encouraged my wife to set upon two wheels, start off small, she did really well 17 mile, well done my gorgeous wife, Jayne x

June 12, 2025,White Peak Loop Day One.

On paper the White Peak Loop looks easy joining both the Monsal and High Peak Trails together to make one continuous loop but unfortunately this ride has a sting in the tail.
Myself and cycling buddy Michael decided to complete the route over two days starting at Bakewell on the Monsal Trail which is an old disused railway line about …

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Monsal Trail – Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge loop from King Sterndale

Litton Mill Railway Cutting Ancient Lava Flow

View of the River Wye Valley

Monsal Trail

Monsal Trail

Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge

Monsal Trail Gravel Path

View of Monsal Dale

Headstone Viaduct

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