Monsal Trail
Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Out-and-back trail in Derbyshire, United Kingdom. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 19.2 mi (31 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,641 ft (805 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 45 min
- High point
- 955 ft (291 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Picnic area 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from start
- Picnic area 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from start
- Bike repair station 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from start
- Picnic area 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Headstone Viaduct View 8.1 mi (13 km) from start
- Viewpoint 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from start
- Shelter 9 mi (14.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from start
- Cave: Boothlee Pipe 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Lime Kiln 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from start
- Bike repair station 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Lime Kiln 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Monsal Trail
How long is Monsal Trail?
Monsal Trail is 19.2 mi (31 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 45 min. It climbs 2,641 ft (805 m) in total, up to a high point of 955 ft (291 m).
How hard is Monsal Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Monsal Trail?
Parking at the far end, Free. 17 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Monsal Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 3.6 mi (5.9 km), 3.7 mi (5.9 km), 6.1 mi (9.8 km).
Is Monsal Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (77% under trees).
What can you do on Monsal Trail?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Monsal Trail?
The Woodyard, 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: The Co-operative Food, 0.7 mi (1.2 km). 3 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Monsal Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Occupational path Derbyshire · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap