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Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Dale Weir Loop from Litton

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Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Dale Weir Loop from Litton

Elias and Kylie Cross planned a hike

October 15, 2022

Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Dale Weir Loop from Litton

Moderate

04:24

14.8km

3.4km/h

430m

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Overview

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

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.39 km

Cressbrook Dale

Highlight • Cave

A gorgeous and steep descent or ascent, depending on which direction you're approaching from. So much to see, from ancient rock formations (including the beautiful Peter's Stone) to wooded dells, …

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5.02 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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5.22 km

Putwell Hill Mine Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The chimney and building ruins remain from Putwell Hill Mine - an old lead & spar mine which closed in 1931.

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5.75 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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5.90 km

View of the Headstone Viaduct from the River Wye

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely part of the Monsal trail, with a brilliant cafe at the top, this place can get really busy during the summer months.

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6.02 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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6.43 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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12.1 km

Litton Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Small and beautiful settlement around a mill orginating back to the late 18th century. The hiking path crosses through it with a sign asking to respect of the inhabitants.

Some history at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litton_Mill

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14.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.21 km

3.52 km

1.71 km

1.04 km

362 m

Surfaces

4.99 km

3.49 km

2.47 km

1.71 km

1.49 km

684 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Headstone Viaduct – Monsal Dale Weir Loop from Litton

Cressbrook Dale

Monsal Dale railway station

Putwell Hill Mine Ruins

Headstone Viaduct

View of the Headstone Viaduct from the River Wye

Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale

Monsal Dale Weir

Litton Mill

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