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Derbyshire Dales

Blackwell in the Peak CP

East Buxton Lime Kilns – Chee Dale Stepping Stones loop from King Sterndale

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Derbyshire Dales

Blackwell in the Peak CP

East Buxton Lime Kilns – Chee Dale Stepping Stones loop from King Sterndale

Easy

4.5

(25)

179

hikers

East Buxton Lime Kilns – Chee Dale Stepping Stones loop from King Sterndale

01:54

7.02km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.10 km

Blackwell Mill and the River Wye — End of the Monsal Trail

Highlight • Bridge

You've made it to the end of the mighty Monsal Trail, Congratulations! A small detour off to the left will take you down to the River Wye where you can …

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2

1.95 km

River Wye in the Peak District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

A really beautiful trail runs along the river. The highlight are probably the stepping stones, but the rest is definitely also worth exploring.

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3

2.11 km

Rusher Cutting Tunnel

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A tunnel on the former Midland Railway, now part of the Monsal Trail.

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4

3.11 km

Chee Tor Tunnel

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This is the longest of the three railway tunnels here. It gets immediately more chilly once you are in during summer, which can be quite refreshing. Be careful with the …

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5

3.44 km

East Buxton Lime Kilns

Highlight • Monument

At a first glance from a distance these lime burning ovens look like the remainders of a bit strangely designed bridge. You can get in to understand better how they worked.

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6

3.66 km

Millers Dale Bridge Abseiling

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Millers Daler Bridge prepared for guided abseils to the path below. Abseiling the 25 m from the bridge is only allowed with licensed providers. If you are climbing using one …

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7

4.71 km

Chee Dale Stepping Stones

Highlight • Structure

Check the water levels before you go - it's a long walk back if the water is over the tops of the stones

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8

6.08 km

View of the Chee Dale Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here a beautiful multi-arch stone bridge spans over the River Wye.

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B

7.02 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.97 km

3.02 km

Surfaces

3.84 km

1.58 km

1.24 km

301 m

< 100 m

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