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Stoney Middleton

Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Stoney Middleton CP

Hard

5.0

(2)

23

riders

Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Trail loop from Stoney Middleton CP

02:46

33.8km

700m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 10.8 km for 8 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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7.97 km

Cherpit Plantation

Forest

2

12.4 km

View of Monsal Dale

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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3

12.5 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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4

19.9 km

The old railway station at Millers Dale has been restored by the National Parks Authority. There's a really nice cafe at the station.

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5

20.0 km

Well worth visiting, stunning views and good surface to ride on.

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6

21.8 km

Litton Mill Railway Cutting Ancient Lava Flow

Highlight • Natural Monument

As a geographical speciality lava bombs are visible here, where the lime was broken out in preparation of the railway track.

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7

22.9 km

View of the River Wye Valley

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Lovely views at the top

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8

23.6 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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26.5 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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33.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

9.65 km

8.29 km

1.93 km

1.63 km

988 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

8.45 km

8.20 km

5.31 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Thursday 7 May

14°C

6°C

35 %

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