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August 25, 2022
Headstone Viaduct and Deep Dale — Big Shakeout Festival
Moderate
03:03
13.5km
4.4km/h
270m
270m
Overview
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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1.78 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
2.12 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
2.72 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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4
5.04 km
Deep Dale Nature Reserve
Highlight (Segment) • Cave
Deep Dale is a nature reserve that’s full of character, packed with beauty and affords a delightful sense of solitude. As the grassland’s underlying rock is carboniferous limestone, the reserve …
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5
8.91 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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B
13.5 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
11.9 km
970 m
653 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
6.43 km
2.95 km
2.47 km
932 m
606 m
< 100 m
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Highest point (330 m)
Lowest point (140 m)
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