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Headstone Viaduct – Cheedale stepping stones Loop from Bakewell

Headstone Viaduct – Cheedale stepping stones Loop from Bakewell

Matthew planned a hike

July 9, 2021

Headstone Viaduct – Cheedale stepping stones Loop from Bakewell

Hard

06:33

23.9km

3.6km/h

390m

390m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.22 km

View of Monsal Viaduct and Waterfall

Highlight • Bridge

The weir is restricted access because of repairs, but you can walk by it and take photos.
When approaching the viaduct, if you want to walk across it, walk up …

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2

3.82 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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3

3.96 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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4

6.99 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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5

10.6 km

Chee Tor Tunnel

Highlight • Cycleway

This is the longest of the three railway tunnels here. It gets immediately more chilly once you are in during summer, which can be quite refreshing. Be careful with the …

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6

12.1 km

Chee Dale Stepping Stones

Highlight • Structure

Check the water levels before you go - it's a long walk back if the water is over the tops of the stones

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7

12.5 km

Chee Dale: Stepping Stones and Cliffs

Highlight • Trail

Decent walk with a good mix of terrain and surroundings. Wet day so footing was often slippy, so take care in some of the trickier sections.

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8

13.8 km

River Wye (Peak District National Park)

Highlight • Natural

Crystal clear waters, so clean in fact that there are brown trout in the river.

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23.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

2.62 km

798 m

231 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.9 km

3.79 km

3.43 km

1.23 km

191 m

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