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Tideswell Dale – Monk's Dale loop from Blackwell

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Tideswell Dale – Monk's Dale loop from Blackwell

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Tideswell Dale – Monk's Dale loop from Blackwell

03:15

11.9km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 25, 2026

Tips

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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117 m

Millers Dale Station and Cafe on the Monsal Trail

Highlight • Structure

The old railway station at Millers Dale has been restored by the National Parks Authority. There's a really nice cafe at the station.

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2.40 km

Litton Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Small and beautiful settlement around a mill orginating back to the late 18th century. The hiking path crosses through it with a sign asking to respect of the inhabitants.

Some history at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litton_Mill

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3.13 km

Tideswell Dale

Highlight • Trail

Very well kept path that opens out into a wide valley with a small stream through the middle. Carpark and toilets at the Tideswell end

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5.98 km

St John the Baptist Church (the 'Cathedral of the Peak'), Tideswell

Highlight • Historical Site

Tideswell's 'Cathedral of the Peak,' St. John the Baptist Church, is a stunning medieval masterpiece. Its intricate carvings and majestic architecture have captivated visitors for centuries, embodying the village's rich history and cultural significance.

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7.80 km

Public Footpath to Tideswell

Highlight • Trail

In autumn the walled track is muddy, but lovely views in all directions.

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9.37 km

Monk's Dale

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Monk’s Dale is like something from a fairytale. The upper section is a moss-covered jumble of rocks and trees. While hard underfoot, it’s extremely atmospheric. It opens up into a …

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11.1 km

Monk's Dale Footbridge

Highlight • Trail

Wooden footbridge crossing the stream in Monk's Dale. Straightforward walk heading North along the valley turns into a challenging & gnarly hike over rough & slippery rocks, through spikey hawthorn bushes & fallen trees- you have been warned!

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11.3 km

Monks Dale Stepping Stones

Highlight • Structure

Great set of stepping stones

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11.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.88 km

3.18 km

1.68 km

1.13 km

Surfaces

4.82 km

3.29 km

1.53 km

1.11 km

961 m

152 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Thursday 6 August

21°C

8°C

8 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

May 6, 2024,561 Tideswell and Monk's Dale (Derbys) ☑️

The dales of the White Peak are renowned for their stunning landscapes, limestone geology and rich natural history. Five separate valleys form the Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve; Long Dale, Lathkill Dale, Cressbrook Dale, Hay Dale, and Monk's Dale. All are slightly different in character, but Monk's Dale's relative inaccessibility makes it one of the quietest, and most rewarding to …

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Tideswell Dale – Monk's Dale loop from Blackwell

Millers Dale Station and Cafe on the Monsal Trail

Litton Mill

Tideswell Dale

St John the Baptist Church (the 'Cathedral of the Peak'), Tideswell

Public Footpath to Tideswell

Monk's Dale

Monk's Dale Footbridge

Monks Dale Stepping Stones

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