Monsal Trail, Rail trail in Derbyshire, England
The Monsal Trail extends 8.5 miles from Blackwell Mill to Bakewell, featuring limestone dales, tunnels, and the Headstone Viaduct across Peak District National Park.
The trail follows the former Midland Railway line that connected Manchester to London until 1968, when railway operations ceased and the track was removed.
The route passes historical industrial sites including Litton Mill and Cressbrook Mill, which represent the cotton production heritage of Derbyshire during industrialization.
Multiple pay-and-display parking areas at former railway stations provide access points, while cafes and restroom facilities are available at Hassop and Millers Dale stations.
Four railway tunnels, each measuring 400 meters in length, contain lighting systems that operate during daylight hours for safe passage through the limestone formations.
Location: Derbyshire
GPS coordinates: 53.24470,-1.73170
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:58
Thornbridge Hall
2.2 km
Fin Cop
1.2 km
St Giles' Church, Longstone
2 km
Great Longstone War Memorial
1.9 km
Congregational Chapel
836 m
Pack Horse Inn
1.1 km
Crispin Inn
1.8 km
Ashford Bobbin Mill, West Building
2.4 km
Bridge to north of Ashford Bobbin Mill
2.3 km
Stocks
1.2 km
Ashford Bobbin Mill, East Building
2.4 km
Cressbrook Mill
999 m
Headstone Viaduct
488 m
The Vicarage
2 km
The Stocks
1.2 km
Bowl barrow on Longstone Moor
1.9 km
Bowl barrow on Longstone Moor
1.6 km
Manor House
1.1 km
Churchyard Cross
2 km
Village Cross
1.9 km
White Cliff bowl barrow
236 m
Cackle Mackle and Stadford Hollow lead mines on Longstone Moor
2.3 km
Putwell Hill Mine
598 m
Rolley Low bowl barrow
1.7 km
Milepost At Os 169 707
1.7 km
White Lion
2 km
Wardlow Hay Cop bowl barrow
2 km
Stable block to west of Manor House
1.1 kmReviews
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