Traditional county: Derbyshire · District / Borough: Derbyshire Dales · Region: East Midlands
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| Place | Monsal Head |
| Traditional County | Derbyshire |
| District / Borough | Derbyshire Dales |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 53.240567 |
| Longitude | -1.723958 |
| Place Type | Hamlet |
Monsal Head is a small hamlet nestled within the Derbyshire Dales, part of the Peak District National Park, located a few miles north-west of Bakewell and south-east of Buxton. It is most famous for its stunning viewpoint, offering panoramic vistas over Monsal Dale, where the River Wye meanders below. A prominent feature of this scenic landscape is the impressive Monsal Dale Viaduct, an iconic structure that forms part of the Monsal Trail. This former railway line, now a popular multi-use path, draws numerous walkers and cyclists to the area, making Monsal Head a well-visited spot for experiencing the region's natural beauty and outdoor activities.
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Monsal Head is a hamlet in Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, located in the East Midlands region. It is situated at 53.240567°N, -1.723958°W.
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Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0.
| Page built | May 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |