Trail closures: Peak District National Park (original) (raw)

Our multi-user, traffic-free accessible trails are open all year round for you to enjoy.

Trails that have sections which are temporarily closed will appear on this page.

Current works: Monsal Trail (6 January to mid-February 2025) - weekdays only

PLEASE DO NOT ENTER OFFICIALLY CLOSED OPERATIONAL AREAS AT ANY TIME

What will be affected: At various times, either the whole through route of the Monsal Trail or specific sections will be closed to public access.

As areas have their required works completed, shorter, specific sections of the route will be fully re-opened 7 days a week. Please note that full, through-route access may still not be possible at this time on weekdays.

We will provide regular updates on this page regarding the affected and then re-opened areas.

There may also be additional vehicle movements on the route at this time.

When: From 6 January to mid-February 2025. Weekdays, Monday-Friday. Weekends will not be affected.

Why: To allow for essential tree (ash dieback) management and other routine maintenance and monitoring of the route. This will involve tree felling across the route itself and timber removal. Closures are therefore for public safety.

Are other Trail facilities affected: No. Car parks, EV charging, cafes or other businesses and facilities connected to the route will not be directly impacted, however we recommend that visitors always check winter opening hours or the activities you wish to take part in before travelling.

If you are planning a cycle hire or abseiling excursion on weekdays during this period, we recommend contacting your provider in the first instance.

Monsal Trail access updates - effective from Monday 20 January

Sections now open

Coombes Road (Bakewell) to Hassop Station - open (cycle and level access available)
Headstone Tunnel to Chee Dale (west of Millers Dale) - open (no cycle or level access from Monsal Head)

Closed sections

Hassop Station to Headstone Tunnel (aka Monsal Head) - closed
Chee Dale to Blackwell Mill (close to Wye Dale/Buxton end of trail) - closed

Closures strictly apply from 8am Monday morning to 5.30pm Friday evening inclusive. This is for the safety of trail users, staff and contractors and even if there appears to be no activity, DO NOT enter restricted areas.

Map showing the closures on the Monsal Trail from 20 January 2025.

Upcoming works: Thornhill Trail (27 January to 14 February) - weekdays only

What will be affected: The through route of the Thornhill Trail will be closed to public access. Carr Lane Car park will also be closed from 10 to 14 February.

We will provide regular updates on this page regarding the affected and then re-opened areas.

There may also be additional vehicle movements on the route at this time.

When: From 27 January to 14 February 2025. Weekdays, Monday-Friday. Weekends will not be affected.

Why: To allow for essential tree (ash dieback) management. This will involve tree felling across the route itself and timber removal. Closures are therefore for public safety.

Are other Trail facilities affected: No, with the exception of the brief closure of Carr Lane car park from 10th - 14th February.

Areas currently affected:

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Areas now open

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