Headstone Viaduct – Wardlow Hay Cop Trig Point loop from Little Longstone

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Headstone Viaduct – Wardlow Hay Cop Trig Point loop from Little Longstone

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Headstone Viaduct – Wardlow Hay Cop Trig Point loop from Little Longstone

02:47

9.30km

290m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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356 m

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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577 m

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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1.20 km

Monsal Dale railway station was opened in 1866 by the Midland Railway, and closed in 1961. The original intention was a goods depot to serve the nearby Cressbrook Mill, but the station also served passengers for Cressbrook and Upperdale.

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1.53 km

Bridge over the River Wye at Upperdale

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely little bridge with a nice view in both directions, one direction has a Lily pad and you can see fin cop in the distance.

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5.34 km

Wardlow Hay Cop Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wardlow Hay Cop is a rarely visited summit on open access land north of Longstone Moor. The trig point stands at 1,241 feet (370 m), with great views down into Cressbrook or north towards the high peak.

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8.95 km

Monsal Trail Information Board, Monsal Dale

Highlight • Rest Area

Great little sign to provide some background and information about the Monsal Trail

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9.19 km

Wooden Bridge Over River in Peak District National Park

Highlight • River

Such a pleasant walk great for beginners

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9.21 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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9.30 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.85 km

3.22 km

971 m

250 m

Surfaces

3.24 km