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Monsal Head and Packhorse

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Monsal Head and Packhorse

Dan Hobson planned a hike

January 4, 2025

Monsal Head and Packhorse

Moderate

02:20

8.49km

3.6km/h

140m

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

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

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597 m

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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3.50 km

Whittle's Weir

Highlight • River

At Whittle's Weir, you can see the remains of a water-powered spring-water pump, dating to the 1800s, which was part of Lees Rake and Burfoot Mines.

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4.34 km

Small and beautiful settlement around a mill orginating back to the late 18th century. The hiking path crosses through it with a sign asking to respect of the inhabitants.

Some history at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litton_Mill

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4.95 km

Litton Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Litton tunnel on the Monsal Trail is 471m long and cuts through the limestone cliffs above. The line was built in the 1860's and closed in 1968. Today the Monsal …

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6.76 km

Monsal Dale railway station

Highlight • Settlement

Monsal Dale railway station was opened in 1866 by the Midland Railway, and closed in 1961. The original intention was a goods depot to serve the nearby Cressbrook Mill, but the station also served passengers for Cressbrook and Upperdale.

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7.39 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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7.61 km

Headstone Tunnel

Highlight • Trail

Stretching for 1,598 feet (487 m), Headstone Tunnel is the longest of all the tunnels on the Monsal Trail. Despite being well lit, it’s still a dark and cool place …

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8.49 km

Packhorse Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

A great little local pub that serves good beer and nice food. Couple of tables out the front and a cosy beer garden at the back.
Open:
Mon to Wed …

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8.49 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.88 km

2.40 km

2.18 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.01 km

2.76 km

2.13 km

580 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Monsal Head and Packhorse

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

Whittle's Weir

Litton Mill

Litton Tunnel

Monsal Dale railway station

Headstone Viaduct

Headstone Tunnel

Packhorse Inn

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