# Monsal Trail: In the heart of the White Peak

> Explore the Monsal Trail in the Peak District with walk guides, GPX downloads, history, and local heritage — your personal guide to Britain's most popular trail\.

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## Pages
- [Getting there](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/getting-there/)
- [Trail news](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/trail-news/)
- [The railway](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/disused-stations/)
- [Historical sites](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/historical-sites/)
- [Places of interest](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/places/)

## Posts
- [Tunstead Quarry](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/tunstead-quarry/): Lying just a few miles east of Buxton, Tunstead is the largest limestone quarry in the UK\. And its railway could provide the much\-needed link between the Monsal Trail and Buxton\.
- [Using a GPX file](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/using-a-gpx-file-post/): GPX files of all the walks featured on this website are now available to purchase for just £1\.50 each\. I've also included a guide to choosing and using one of the many popular walking apps now available\.
- [Cycle hire controversy](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/cycle-hire-controvery/): The Peak District National Park's plan to open a new cycle hire centre in the old goods shed at Miller's Dale Station has come in for a lot of criticism from both visitors and local businesses\.
- [27\. Topley \> Tunstead Quarry](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/topley-pike-to-tunstead/): An 8\-mile walk from Topley Pike lay\-by to Tunstead, the largest limestone quarry in the UK, passing along the River Wye and over two sets of stepping stones, and returning through picturesque Woodale\.
- [26\. Miller's Dale Wild Flowers](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/millers-dale-wild-flowers-walk/): A short 2\-mile stroll from Miller's Dale Station following the 'Wild Flowers Walk' along the border of Priestcliffe Nature Reserve\. There's a bit of a climb but it's well worth the effort for the views\.

## Products
- [2\. Bakewell \> Lathkill Dale](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/product/2-bakewell-lathkill-dale/): \<blockquote\>\<strong\>Distance:\</strong\> 8\.8mls
\<strong\>Average time:\</strong\> 3\.40hrs
\<strong\>Ascent:\</strong\> 682ft
\<strong\>Description:\</strong\> \<a href="https://www\.monsaltrail\.org\.uk/bakewell\-to\-lathkill\-dale/" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>Click to view\</a\>\</blockquote\>
Download a 2\-page A4 pdf of the route including detailed instructions, photos and map\. A GPX file is also available to follow the route in any walking app\. Simply select from the dropdown below\.\.\.
- [3\. Monsal Head \> Monsal Dale](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/product/3-monsal-head-monsal-dale/): \<blockquote\>\<strong\>Distance:\</strong\> 1\.6mls
\<strong\>Average time:\</strong\> 0\.45hrs
\<strong\>Ascent:\</strong\> 246ft
\<strong\>Description:\</strong\> \<a href="https://www\.monsaltrail\.org\.uk/monsal\-head\-to\-monsal\-dale/" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>Click to view\</a\>\</blockquote\>
Download a 4\-page A4 pdf of the route including detailed instructions, photos and map\. A GPX file is also available to follow the route in any walking app\. Simply select from the dropdown below\.\.\.
- [4\. Monsal Head \> Litton Mill](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/product/4-monsal-head-litton-mill/): \<blockquote\>\<strong\>Distance:\</strong\> 4\.6mls
\<strong\>Average time:\</strong\> 2\.30hrs
\<strong\>Ascent:\</strong\> 873ft
\<strong\>Description:\</strong\> \<a href="https://www\.monsaltrail\.org\.uk/monsal\-head\-litton\-mill/" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>Click to view\</a\>\</blockquote\>
Download a 3\-page A4 pdf of the route including detailed instructions, photos and map\. A GPX file is also available to follow the route in any walking app\. Simply select from the dropdown below\.\.\.
- [5\. Ashford \> Magpie Mine](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/product/5-ashford-magpie-mine/): \<blockquote\>\<strong\>Distance:\</strong\> 8mls
\<strong\>Average time:\</strong\> 3\.35hrs
\<strong\>Ascent:\</strong\> 892ft
\<strong\>Description:\</strong\>  \<a href="https://www\.monsaltrail\.org\.uk/ashford\-magpie\-mine/" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>Click to view\</a\>\</blockquote\>
Download a 3\-page A4 pdf of the route including detailed instructions, photos and map\. A GPX file is also available to follow the route in any walking app\. Simply select from the dropdown below\.\.\.
- [6\. Miller's Dale \> High Dale](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/product/6-millers-dale-high-dale/): \<blockquote\>\<strong\>Distance:\</strong\> 6\.mls
\<strong\>Average time:\</strong\> 3\.25hrs
\<strong\>Ascent:\</strong\> 1263ft
\<strong\>Description:\</strong\> \<a href="https://www\.monsaltrail\.org\.uk/millers\-dale\-to\-high\-dale/" target="\_blank" rel="noopener"\>Click to view\</a\>\</blockquote\>
Download a 3\-page A4 pdf of the route including detailed instructions, photos and map\. A GPX file is also available to follow the route in any walking app\. Simply select from the dropdown below\.\.\.

## Galleries
- [Walk stages 26 on\.\.\.](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/bwg_gallery/walk-stages-26-on/)
- [Walk stages](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/bwg_gallery/walk-stages/)
- [Walk downloads](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/bwg_gallery/walk-downloads/)
- [GPX images](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/bwg_gallery/gpx-images/)
- [Railway photos](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/bwg_gallery/railway-photos/)

## Gallery tags
- [walk 27](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/bwg_tag/walk-27/)
- [walk 26](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/bwg_tag/walk-26/)
- [walk 25](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/bwg_tag/walk-25/)
- [walk 24](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/bwg_tag/walk-24/)
- [walk 23](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/bwg_tag/walk-23/)

## Categories
- [Walks](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/category/walks/)
- [Blog](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/category/blog/)
- [Historic sites](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/category/historic-sites/)
- [Disused stations](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/category/disused-stations/)
- [Info](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/category/info/)

## Tags
- [Historic sites](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/tag/historic-sites/)
- [5\-7 mile walks](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/tag/5-7-miles/)
- [Then \& now fades](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/tag/then-now/)
- [Midland Railway](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/tag/midland-railway/)
- [8\-10 mile walks](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/tag/8-10-miles/)

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## Product categories
- [GPX files](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/product-category/gpx-files/)
- [Walk guides](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/product-category/walk-guides/)

## Product tags
- [4\-7 miles](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/product-tag/4-7-miles/)
- [8\+ miles](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/product-tag/8-miles/)
- [1\-3 miles](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/product-tag/1-3-miles/)

## Gallery Tags
- [Monsal Dale Station](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/bwg_tag/monsaldale-station/)
- [walk 14](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/bwg_tag/walk-14/)
- [walk 27](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/bwg_tag/walk-27/)
- [walk 26](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/bwg_tag/walk-26/)
- [walk 25](https://www.monsaltrail.org.uk/bwg_tag/walk-25/)

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