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Monsal Head – Waterfall at Monsal Dale Weir Loop from Great Longstone

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Monsal Head – Waterfall at Monsal Dale Weir Loop from Great Longstone

Alicja Orr and matthew orr planned a hike

November 22, 2020

Monsal Head – Waterfall at Monsal Dale Weir Loop from Great Longstone

Moderate

03:36

12.6km

3.5km/h

280m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

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Bus stop

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1.75 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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1.95 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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2.09 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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2.30 km

Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Monsal Dale is a picturesque wooded gorge where natural beauty and industrial heritage combine magnificently. The River Wye meanders steadily along the dale and wildflower displays abound in spring and …

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2.71 km

Monsal Dale Weir

Highlight • River

Another delightful sight just down from the viaduct. While it may look like a waterfall, it's actually a weir. This is a great spot to have lunch and get a …

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5.53 km

Great Shacklow Wood

Highlight • Forest

Great Shacklow Wood is a pretty woodland on a steep bank above the River Wye. As you hike underneath the dense canopy, birdsong, atmospheric light and wonderful fragrances combine. In …

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9.46 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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12.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.99 km

1.89 km

1.56 km

107 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.45 km

2.15 km

1.35 km

1.34 km

862 m

414 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Monsal Head – Waterfall at Monsal Dale Weir Loop from Great Longstone

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

Headstone Tunnel

Headstone Viaduct

Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale

Monsal Dale Weir

Great Shacklow Wood

Sheepwash Bridge, Ashford in the Water

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