Monsal Dale
One of the most popular beauty spots in the Peak District, with absolutely fabulous dales scenery.
Strictly speaking not a village, Monsal Head and the beauties of the Dale and its' surroundings have been popular with generations of visitors. The combination of the winding river Wye in the steep sided dale, with the wooded slopes of Fin Cop and rocky outcrops of Hobbs House, together with the railway viaduct, make it one of the most photographed locations in England. There are visitor facilities at Monsal Head, with car parks, toilets, guest houses, hotel, pub, cafes and gift shop, it can be a busy place in the height of summer. The dale itself is for exploring on foot, with the Monsal Trail crossing the old Headstone railway viaduct providing a fantastic viewpoint above the riverside meadows.
The Headstone Viaduct was built in 1863 by the Midland Railway over the River Wye. The bridge, which stands near the 533-yard (487 m) Headstone Tunnel, is 300 feet (91 m) long. It had five 50-foot (15 m) span arches, some 70 feet (21 m) high at the centre. Initially, some slippage occurred, and remedial work was carried out in 1907–08. It is now Grade 2 listed.
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Monsal Dale
One of the most popular beauty spots in the Peak District, with absolutely fabulous dales scenery.
Strictly speaking not a village, Monsal Head and the beauties of the Dale and its' surroundings have been popular with generations of visitors. The combination of the winding river Wye in the steep sided dale, with the wooded slopes of Fin Cop and rocky outcrops of Hobbs House, together with the railway viaduct, make it one of the most photographed locations in England. There are visitor facilities at Monsal Head, with car parks, toilets, guest houses, hotel, pub, cafes and gift shop, it can be a busy place in the height of summer. The dale itself is for exploring on foot, with the Monsal Trail crossing the old Headstone railway viaduct providing a fantastic viewpoint above the riverside meadows.
The Headstone Viaduct was built in 1863 by the Midland Railway over the River Wye. The bridge, which stands near the 533-yard (487 m) Headstone Tunnel, is 300 feet (91 m) long. It had five 50-foot (15 m) span arches, some 70 feet (21 m) high at the centre. Initially, some slippage occurred, and remedial work was carried out in 1907–08. It is now Grade 2 listed.
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