Important notice: This is an archived version of the Peak District National Park Authority's website. It was last updated on 2 August 2011. The current version can be found at www.peakdistrict.gov.uk. This old version of the website will remain available until all content and functionality has been transferred across to the new website, after which it will be switched off.
Pedal Peak District
Cycling in the Peak District. All you need to plan your day out.
- About the project
What we're doing to improve cycling links - Cycle routes near you
Free route maps and trip ideas - Public transport
Have a totally car-free day out - Cycle Hire
Hire bikes from our friendly and knowledgeable staff
Monsal Trail and Tunnels
Monsal Trail tunnels now open
The Monsal Trail tunnels are open for cycling, walking and horse riding offering one of the most spectacular leisure routes in Britain.
It is the first time the public have been able to go through the tunnels since the former Midland Railway Line closed in 1968.
Following work by the Peak District National Park Authority – using £2.25 million funding from the Department of Transport – the tunnels have been repaired, resurfaced and lit to form an extension to the existing Monsal Trail.
Interpretation explaining the former history of the route has also been installed.
Maps and more information
Map of Monsal Trail (203KB) 
(or see larger image below)
Monsal Trail leaflet (586KB) - includes map
How to find and use the Monsal Trail
Find out more about the work to re-open the tunnels
What is there to see and do on the Monsal Trail?
What effect does the new route have on hopes to re-open the railway line in the future?
Code of conduct
The Monsal Trail has quickly become one of the most popular off-road routes in the Peak District attracting a wide range of visitors and users.
To ensure the Trail remains enjoyable for everyone please respect other users by following the code of conduct below:
- Keep to the left
- Respect other users of the trail
- "Take only pictures, leave only footprints"
- Don’t climb on railings
- Use public transport to get here if you can
- Wear appropriate clothing
- Enjoy the trail!
Also see specific advice for walkers, cyclists and horse riders
It is illegal for motor vehicles and motorcycles to use the route.
Monsal Memories
Monsal Memories is a series of six 10-minute podcasts about people who worked on, lived by or travelled on the former Midland Railway which ran through the heart of the Peak District national park from 1863 to 1968. Left click to hear in your web browser, or right click and choose Save Link As to save to your computer or MP3 player.
Episode 1 - The Line (10 mins 4.2MB) memories of the line and what the railway line was built for.
Further episodes will be released monthly.
