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Monsal Dale Weir – Monsal Head Loop from Ashford in the Water

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Monsal Dale Weir – Monsal Head Loop from Ashford in the Water

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June 2, 2022

Monsal Dale Weir – Monsal Head Loop from Ashford in the Water

Easy

01:29

5.37km

3.6km/h

90m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. 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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1.60 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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2.71 km

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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2.74 km

Monsal's Enchanted Emporium

Highlight • Cafe

A gem of a cafe to stop at at after a tour of the area, open log fire, cakes, hot drinks, meals, what more can you ask for after a day in the peaks.

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2.95 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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3.09 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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3.24 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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3.36 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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5.37 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.98 km

285 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.23 km

336 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Monsal Dale Weir – Monsal Head Loop from Ashford in the Water

Monsal Dale Weir

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

Monsal's Enchanted Emporium

Headstone Tunnel

Headstone Viaduct

View of the Headstone Viaduct from the River Wye

Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale

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