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Wide & Wild – Monsal Head Loop from Bakewell

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Wide & Wild – Monsal Head Loop from Bakewell

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February 16, 2023

Wide & Wild – Monsal Head Loop from Bakewell

Moderate

03:35

13.3km

3.7km/h

170m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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291 m

Bakewell Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Bakewell Bridge is a beautiful structure that crosses the River Wye. The Grade I-listed five-arched bridge was constructed in the 13th century. Close to the bridge is prime duck-feeding territory. …

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5.86 km

Fin Cop Hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful views across Derbyshire moorland fields

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6.33 km

Path Above the River Wye

Highlight • Trail

This is a scenic path that winds above the River Wye in the Peak District. You're only a moment away from Fin Cop here, a big hill that protrudes from …

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6.91 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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7.69 km

View of Monsal Viaduct and Waterfall

Highlight • Bridge

The weir is restricted access because of repairs, but you can walk by it and take photos.
When approaching the viaduct, if you want to walk across it, walk up …

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10.7 km

Hassop Station Café & Cycle Hire

Highlight • Parking

The spacious, elegant Old Station building boasts a cafe, bookshop, bicycle hire and opportunity for and ice cream and lots more. It's nice place to stop if you are hiking the trail.

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12.3 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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13.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.42 km

5.29 km

1.31 km

544 m

358 m

178 m

105 m

Surfaces

5.40 km

3.06 km

2.44 km

1.76 km

414 m

140 m

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Lowest point (130 m)

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Wide & Wild – Monsal Head Loop from Bakewell

Bakewell Bridge

Fin Cop Hillfort

Path Above the River Wye

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

View of Monsal Viaduct and Waterfall

Hassop Station Café & Cycle Hire

Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge

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