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Cressbrook Switchback – Headstone Viaduct loop from Youlgrave

Cressbrook Switchback – Headstone Viaduct loop from Youlgrave

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Cressbrook Switchback – Headstone Viaduct loop from Youlgrave

03:40

69.4km

1,060m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 42.9 km for 74 m

After 43.5 km for 74 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.03 km

Parsley Hay Visitor Centre and Bike Hire

Highlight • Cycleway

Great snack bar and bike hire centre. Makes for a good target to aim for when riding on the Tissington or High Peak Trails.

The snack bar doesn't have inside …

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12.5 km

View of Parkhouse Hill and Chrome Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is a beautiful spot above the little Hamlet of Earl Sterndale and looking towards Hitter Hill and Axe edge. From here you can drop down and then climb up …

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32.8 km

Wheston Bank

Highlight • Trail

This is the small road that passes Dale Head Farm and then climbs the narrow valley up to Wheston. It's about 90m of ascent and quite steep initially but fun and quiet.

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36.2 km

Tideswell

Highlight • Settlement

Tideswell is a large village that has the honour of being ‘Cathedral of the Peak’. The pretty village has narrow streets, quirky cottages and an utterly timeless atmosphere. Tideswell has …

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40.3 km

Cressbrook Switchback

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

One of my favourite climbs in the area. Steady gradient heading up to Cressbrook with a stunning switchback ¾ of the way up. Make sure to stop for a photo! 📸

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43.2 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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44.1 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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48.3 km

Hassop Station Café & Bike Hire on the Monsal Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Cafe, bike hire, bookshop and ebike retail shop. Good place to stop for a snack whilst riding the Monsal Trail. Food is okay, coffee is good. Bookshop is great for …

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67.9 km

Needleeve Plantation

Forest

68.4 km

Sidenooks Plantation

Forest

69.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

62.6 km

3.38 km

2.43 km

716 m

210 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.2 km

12.1 km

1.21 km

437 m

394 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Tuesday 25 August

21°C

14°C

82 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Cressbrook Switchback – Headstone Viaduct loop from Youlgrave

Parsley Hay Visitor Centre and Bike Hire

View of Parkhouse Hill and Chrome Hill

Wheston Bank

Tideswell

Cressbrook Switchback

Headstone Viaduct

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

Hassop Station Café & Bike Hire on the Monsal Trail

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