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Monsal Trail – View of the Monsal Head Viaduct loop from Ashford in the Water CP

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Monsal Trail – View of the Monsal Head Viaduct loop from Ashford in the Water CP

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Monsal Trail – View of the Monsal Head Viaduct loop from Ashford in the Water CP

02:32

8.87km

200m

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: April 17, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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2.02 km

Monsal Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

The Monsal Trail is an 8.5 mile (14 km) long bridleway route that takes in some beautiful places, such as Headstone Viaduct, and has superb scenic views throughout. It stretches …

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3.45 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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3.80 km

View of the Monsal Head Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

4.40 km

Waterfall and Bridge over the River Wye

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely little bridge leading to the next path

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4.42 km

Monsal Weir

Highlight • Natural Monument

beautiful as nature intende

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4.58 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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4.70 km

Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Monsal Dale is a picturesque wooded gorge where natural beauty and industrial heritage combine magnificently. The River Wye meanders steadily along the dale and wildflower displays abound in spring and …

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5.20 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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8.87 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.84 km

1.92 km

1.82 km

279 m

Surfaces

2.82 km

1.60 km

1.51 km

1.35 km

926 m

651 m

Elevation

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Saturday 9 May

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Monsal Trail – View of the Monsal Head Viaduct loop from Ashford in the Water CP

Monsal Trail

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

View of the Monsal Head Viaduct

Waterfall and Bridge over the River Wye

Monsal Weir

Monsal Dale Weir

Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale

Headstone Viaduct

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