East Buxton Lime Kilns – Chee Tor Tunnel loop from Blackwell

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East Buxton Lime Kilns – Chee Tor Tunnel loop from Blackwell

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East Buxton Lime Kilns – Chee Tor Tunnel loop from Blackwell

01:10

13.1km

270m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.8 km for 304 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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119 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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447 m

Old Lime Kiln

Highlight • Monument

721 m

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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1.04 km

Chee Tor Tunnel

Highlight • Cycleway

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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2.97 km

Chee Dale Rocky Path, Monsal Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Steep and rocky climb out from the Monsal Trail onto the Pennine Bridleway that connects to the High Peak Trail, chances are you'll have to walk with the bike

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3.19 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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