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Historic bridges · East Midlands

Headstone Viaduct

In or near Wardlow.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Headstone Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Headstone Viaduct, historic bridges in Derbyshire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Grindleford · 9.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Headstone Viaduct is a historic bridge in Derbyshire, the East Midlands. The site is part of the DERBYSHIRE DALES National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Derbyshire Dales parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Grindleford, about 9.9 km away. Postcode area DE45.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Wye Valley SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: DERBYSHIRE DALES

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Monsal Dale is a valley in Derbyshire, England, in the White Peak limestone area of the Peak District National Park. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) (1) and part of a Europe-wide network called Natura 2000.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
53.2409, -1.7280
County
Derbyshire
Parish
Ashford in the Water
Postcode
DE45 1NL
Parliamentary constituency
Derbyshire Dales
Nearest railway station
Grindleford9.9 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Ways to go - geograph.org.uk - 5851273📷 3

Viewpoints · East Midlands

Headstone Viaduct View

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Monsal Trail Cyclists in Headstone Tunnel - geograph.org.uk - 3628954📷 5

Campsites · East Midlands

Park House Camping

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Hill forts · East Midlands

Fin Cop

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Wells and Troughs

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Vineyards · East Midlands

Fin Cop

Fin Cop — a UK vineyard in england east midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Fin Cop📷 3

Mountains & hills · East Midlands

Fin Cop

Fin Cop — Named summit at 327 m.

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Where to eat & stay near Headstone Viaduct

Places to stay

Monsal Trail Cyclists in Headstone Tunnel - geograph.org.uk - 3628954📷 5

Campsites · East Midlands

Park House Camping

Park House Camping — a campsite in england east midlands.

Corrugated roof at Dale Farm - geograph.org.uk - 7854682📷 5

Campsites · East Midlands

Dale Farm Campsite

Dale Farm Campsite — a campsite in england east midlands.

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Hotels · East Midlands

Rafters at Riverside House

Rafters at Riverside House — a hotel in england east midlands.

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View east from Wardlow - geograph.org.uk - 2555870📷 5

Campsites · East Midlands

White House Farm Camp Site

White House Farm Camp Site — a campsite in england east midlands.

Footpath and Brook in Tideswell Dale - geograph.org.uk - 3343704📷 5

Hostels · East Midlands

YHA Ravenstor

YHA Ravenstor — a hostel in england east midlands.

View east from Wardlow - geograph.org.uk - 2555870📷 5

Campsites · East Midlands

Five Acres Farm Campsite

Five Acres Farm Campsite — a campsite in england east midlands.

Places to eat & drink

Bull's Head Inn📷 3

Historic pubs · East Midlands

Bull's Head Inn

Bull's Head Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

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Historic pubs · East Midlands

The Three Stags' Heads

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The sign of The Eyre Arms - geograph.org.uk - 6922974📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

The Eyre Arms Public House

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Studio House, "Up the Chimney" - geograph.org.uk - 3833978📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

The Old Kings

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Historic pubs · East Midlands

The Peacock

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The sign of The Chequers Inn - geograph.org.uk - 6922976📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

The Chequers Inn and attached outbuildings

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Headstone Viaduct?
Headstone Viaduct is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE45 1NL), in the parish of Ashford in the Water.
What is Headstone Viaduct?
Headstone Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Headstone Viaduct?
The nearest railway station is Grindleford, about 9.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE45 1NL.
Is Headstone Viaduct a protected site?
Yes — Headstone Viaduct is part of the The Wye Valley SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the DERBYSHIRE DALES National Nature Reserve.
Is Headstone Viaduct free to visit?
Yes, Headstone Viaduct is free to enter.
How do I get to Headstone Viaduct?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DE45 1NL. It sits within the Derbyshire Dales parliamentary constituency.