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

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

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August 4, 2022

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

Moderate

03:50

13.4km

3.5km/h

310m

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Overview

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

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.74 km

Fin Cop Hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful views across Derbyshire moorland fields

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3.35 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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3.69 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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4.29 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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10.5 km

Great Shacklow Wood

Highlight • Forest

Great Shacklow Wood is a pretty woodland on a steep bank above the River Wye. As you hike underneath the dense canopy, birdsong, atmospheric light and wonderful fragrances combine. In …

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11.3 km

Curved Weir on the River Wye, Deep Dale Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful curved weir carrying the River Wye through the sensational Deep Dale Nature Reserve.

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11.6 km

Ashford Bobbin Mill

Highlight • Monument

Ashford Bobbin Mill is a historic building on the edge of Great Shacklow Wood by the River Wye. It was built in 1870 and was originally a bone mill which …

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13.1 km

Sheepwash Bridge, Ashford in the Water

Highlight • Monument

Ashford in the Water's Medieval Sheepwash Bridge is a wonderfully historic and beautiful structure. It was built on the site of the ford across the river.

In the 17th century, …

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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

881 m

807 m

285 m

257 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.37 km

1.93 km

985 m

781 m

297 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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

Fin Cop Hillfort

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

Headstone Viaduct

Monsal Dale Weir

Great Shacklow Wood

Curved Weir on the River Wye, Deep Dale Nature Reserve

Ashford Bobbin Mill

Sheepwash Bridge, Ashford in the Water

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