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Blackwell in the Peak CP

Monsal Trail – Headstone Viaduct loop from King Sterndale

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Blackwell in the Peak CP

Monsal Trail – Headstone Viaduct loop from King Sterndale

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Monsal Trail – Headstone Viaduct loop from King Sterndale

03:00

45.0km

500m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 945 m for 95 m

After 15.4 km for 82 m

After 44.0 km for 95 m

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Start point

Parking

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6.82 km

View of the River Wye Valley

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Lovely views at the top

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7.50 km

Monsal Trail

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The Monsal Trail is a traffic-free route that runs for 8.5 miles (13.7 km) between Blackwell Mill and Bakewell. The compacted gravel trail winds through picturesque limestone dales and long …

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10.3 km

Monsal Trail

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The Monsal Trail is a traffic-free route that runs for 8.5 miles (13.7 km) between Blackwell Mill and Bakewell. The compacted gravel trail winds through picturesque limestone dales and long …

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13.6 km

Monsal Trail Gravel Path

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

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14.1 km

Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge

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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 …

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17.0 km

Bakewell

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Bakewell is a pretty market town in the heart of the Peak District. While the town is perhaps most famous for its unique pudding, Bakewell has plenty to offer; traditional …

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29.9 km

Broomhill Plantation

Forest

31.5 km

Nether Wood

Forest

36.3 km

View of Monsal Dale

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Amazing views down monsal bridge head check out the photos views are Amazing

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36.3 km

Headstone Viaduct

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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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45.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

8.51 km

6.70 km

3.79 km

1.87 km

1.36 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.2 km

22.0 km

270 m

248 m

203 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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Monsal Trail – Headstone Viaduct loop from King Sterndale

View of the River Wye Valley

Monsal Trail

Monsal Trail

Monsal Trail Gravel Path

Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge

Bakewell

View of Monsal Dale

Headstone Viaduct

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