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Headstone Viaduct – Waterfall at Monsal Dale Weir Loop from Little Longstone

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Headstone Viaduct – Waterfall at Monsal Dale Weir Loop from Little Longstone

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June 27, 2021

Headstone Viaduct – Waterfall at Monsal Dale Weir Loop from Little Longstone

Moderate

03:08

10.5km

3.3km/h

310m

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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.

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Parking

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234 m

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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378 m

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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534 m

View of the Headstone Viaduct from the River Wye

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely part of the Monsal trail, with a brilliant cafe at the top, this place can get really busy during the summer months.

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1.10 km

Putwell Hill Mine Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The chimney and building ruins remain from Putwell Hill Mine - an old lead & spar mine which closed in 1931.

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2.44 km

View of Cressbrook Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

3.37 km

Litton Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

19th-century water-powered mill notorious for bad treatment of its workers. Set within stunning White Peak countryside, close to the Monsal Trail, it has now been converted into apartments.

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9.43 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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10.4 km

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

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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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10.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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8.28 km

1.81 km

295 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.49 km

3.16 km

3.14 km

637 m

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Headstone Viaduct – Waterfall at Monsal Dale Weir Loop from Little Longstone

Headstone Tunnel

Headstone Viaduct

View of the Headstone Viaduct from the River Wye

Putwell Hill Mine Ruins

View of Cressbrook Hall

Litton Mill

Monsal Dale Weir

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

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