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Monsal Head – Headstone Viaduct Loop from Cressbrook

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Monsal Head – Headstone Viaduct Loop from Cressbrook

Darren whitford planned a hike

July 8, 2021

Monsal Head – Headstone Viaduct Loop from Cressbrook

Hard

07:08

24.2km

3.4km/h

670m

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Overview

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

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Start point

Bus stop

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17.6 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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17.7 km

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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17.8 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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18.4 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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18.5 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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19.4 km

Cressbrook Mill

Highlight • Settlement

A magnificent building steeped in history

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19.7 km

View of Cressbrook Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

21.9 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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24.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.3 km

2.73 km

1.51 km

1.49 km

Surfaces

7.31 km

6.27 km

6.07 km

1.74 km

1.39 km

1.26 km

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Monsal Head – Headstone Viaduct Loop from Cressbrook

Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale

View of the Headstone Viaduct from the River Wye

Headstone Viaduct

Putwell Hill Mine Ruins

Monsal Dale railway station

Cressbrook Mill

View of Cressbrook Hall

Litton Mill

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