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The Monsal Trail – Walk and Cycle Route in the Peak District

By Dave Roberts   

on February 9, 2015    5/5 (1)

Posted as a walk in – Derbyshire, England, Europe, Peak District National Park, White Peak

The Monsal Trail – Walk and Cycle Route in the Peak District

Route Essentials

Route Summary

See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.

Distance

13.09 km

Ascent

177 m

Time

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start Location

Difficulty

Moderate Walk, Mountain Biking

Hazards

Weather Forecast:

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Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need. 

The Monsal Trail – Walk and Cycle Route in the Peak District Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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The Monsal Trail – Walk and Cycle Route in the Peak District

There can be few converted railways as scenic and picturesque as the Monsal Trail through the Peak District.

This 13km former railway line follows the former Manchester, Buxton, Matlock and Midlands Junction Railway that runs from Topley Pike Junction to Coombs Viaduct, just short of Bakewell.

Not only does it have impressive riverside views, but higher viewpoints from viaducts as well as darker trips through the many tunnels.

For full route information, as well as downloadable maps – visit Peak District National Park – Monsal Trail 

The Monsal Trail - Walk and Cycle Route in the Peak District

Photo credit: Brian Smithson (Old Geordie) / Foter / CC BY

The Monsal Trail - Walk and Cycle Route in the Peak District

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The Monsal Trail - Walk and Cycle Route in the Peak District

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Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

Route Start Location:

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
13.09 km 177 m

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Activivity Type: Moderate Walk, Mountain Biking

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

Check out the businesses nearby for more places to stay and drink.

Hazards

Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.

Parking :

Public Transport:

Traveline for UK Public Transport

Weather Forecast:

Met Office Mountain Weather

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Recommended Maps: 

Guidebooks:

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Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts founded Walk Eryri in 2004, with the aim of providing routes that are off the beaten track. Walk Eryri is now part of Mud and Routes which continues to provide more off beat routes and walks in Snowdonia and beyond. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader. Dave also established Walk up Snowdon, Walk up Scafell Pike and Walk up Ben Nevis just to mention a few.

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