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Headstone Viaduct crosses the wooded valley at Monsal Head.#006
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#006 / PEAK DISTRICT

Monsal Head

A celebrated viewpoint over Monsal Dale and the railway viaduct below.

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Overview

Monsal Head looks over Headstone Viaduct and the Monsal Trail, which follows a former railway through the limestone dales.

Source: Peak District National Park Authority · archived reference

Getting there

Monsal Head is a viewpoint; the Monsal Trail is a separate linear trail with multiple access points. Consult the linked trail resource for trail-specific information.

Source: Peak District National Park Authority · archived reference

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