Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge – Monsal Trail Gravel Path loop from Matlock

Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge – Monsal Trail Gravel Path loop from Matlock

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Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge – Monsal Trail Gravel Path loop from Matlock

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27.2km

240m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.7 km for 82 m

After 15.4 km for 82 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.23 km

Gravel Climb in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Climb

great climb best if your on a mtb or gravel bike

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9.66 km

Birchall Byway and Bridleway, Peak District

Highlight • Viewpoint

There’s a bench here, such a good spot to catch your breath, or a good sunset!

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10.9 km

Coombes Road Gravel Track

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Basically the way to get from Bakewell to Manvers wood to get to Chatsworth. starts at the back of the show ground. You can also access the genesis of the Monsal trail.

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13.1 km

Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

The Monsal Trail is a traffic-free trail for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and wheelchair users. A former railway line, the trail runs for 8.5 miles (13.7 km) between Blackwell Mill in Chee Dale, and Coombs Road in Bakewell. The compacted gravel trail – which is relatively easygoing and is perfect for all ages and abilities – winds through some of the Peak District's most picturesque limestone dales and heads through characterful tunnels.

The trail follows a section of the former Manchester, Buxton, Matlock and Midlands Junction Railway, which was built in 1863 to link Manchester with London. The line was closed in 1968 and remained unused for 12 years before being taken over by the Peak District National Park.

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13.6 km

Monsal Trail Gravel Path

Highlight • Trail

Just delightful GRVL along the Monsal Trail - with a few little stunt humps along the way!

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15.4 km

End of Monsal Trail (Bakewell via Coombs Road)

Highlight • Trail

Congratulations! You've just reached the end of the wonderful Monsal Trail. Or perhaps you're at the start? Either way, it's a great place to be.

A former railway line, the compacted gravel trail runs for 8.5 miles (13.7 km) between Blackwell Mill, in Chee Dale and Coombs Road, in Bakewell.

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