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

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

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July 17, 2021

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

Moderate

03:09

10.7km

3.4km/h

290m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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153 m

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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1.27 km

Monsal Dale Weir

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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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9.23 km

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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9.94 km

Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale

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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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10.1 km

View of the Headstone Viaduct from the River Wye

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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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10.2 km

Headstone Viaduct

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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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10.4 km

Headstone Tunnel

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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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10.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.24 km

963 m

285 m

150 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.16 km

2.82 km

1.32 km

1.01 km

963 m

387 m

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

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

Monsal Dale Weir

Monsal Dale railway station

Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale

View of the Headstone Viaduct from the River Wye

Headstone Viaduct

Headstone Tunnel

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