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Monsal loop

Monsal loop

JK L planned a hike

March 25, 2026

Monsal loop

Moderate

02:43

9.50km

3.5km/h

220m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.43 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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7.90 km

Ashford Bobbin Mill

Highlight • Monument

Ashford Bobbin Mill is a historic building on the edge of Great Shacklow Wood by the River Wye. It was built in 1870 and was originally a bone mill which …

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9.39 km

Sheepwash Bridge, Ashford in the Water

Highlight • Monument

Ashford in the Water's Medieval Sheepwash Bridge is a wonderfully historic and beautiful structure. It was built on the site of the ford across the river.

In the 17th century, …

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9.50 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.46 km

2.30 km

396 m

337 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.90 km

2.69 km

1.88 km

840 m

138 m

< 100 m

Route Details

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Monsal loop

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

Ashford Bobbin Mill

Sheepwash Bridge, Ashford in the Water

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