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Monsal Head – Stanage Edge Loop from Bakewell

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Monsal Head – Stanage Edge Loop from Bakewell

Matt planned a road ride

July 22, 2021

Monsal Head – Stanage Edge Loop from Bakewell

Moderate

02:37

49.2km

18.7km/h

770m

780m

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

The surface for a segment of your route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 46.0 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.63 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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6.37 km

Cressbrook Switchback

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

One of my favourite climbs in the area. Steady gradient heading up to Cressbrook with a stunning switchback ¾ of the way up. Make sure to stop for a photo! 📸

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13.6 km

Windmill Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Lovely village. No obvious windmill

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22.0 km

Thornhill Lane

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Lovely, quiet lane, with some sneaky little hills in there to keep you busy!

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24.5 km

New Road Climb to Stanage Edge

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Another of my real favourites – this lovely quiet climb takes you from the main road at Bamford up under the shadow of Bamford Edge.

Back towards where you have …

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29.5 km

View of Stanage Edge from North Lees Road

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This road, North Lees, is a quiet and beautiful lane running along the lower slopes of Stanage Edge near Hathersage.

It runs parallel to the Edge and can be accessed …

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30.3 km

Burbage Moor Climb from Hathersage

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

The Dale from Hathersage at about 178m up to Burbage Moor at 432m opposite Higger Tor is a long and fairly tough climb. It's great though, not bust and the …

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46.0 km

Hassop Station Café & Bike Hire on the Monsal Trail

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Cafe, bike hire, bookshop and ebike retail shop. Good place to stop for a snack whilst riding the Monsal Trail. Food is okay, coffee is good. Bookshop is great for …

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49.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.7 km

4.47 km

1.36 km

266 m

200 m

154 m

Surfaces

38.3 km

10.5 km

239 m

< 100 m

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Monsal Head – Stanage Edge Loop from Bakewell

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

Cressbrook Switchback

Windmill Lane

Thornhill Lane

New Road Climb to Stanage Edge

View of Stanage Edge from North Lees Road

Burbage Moor Climb from Hathersage

Hassop Station Café & Bike Hire on the Monsal Trail

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