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Chee Dale Stepping Stones – River Wye Stepping Stones loop from Blackwell

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Chee Dale Stepping Stones – River Wye Stepping Stones loop from Blackwell

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Chee Dale Stepping Stones – River Wye Stepping Stones loop from Blackwell

03:31

12.4km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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8.47 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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9.43 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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9.81 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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10.3 km

River Wye Stepping Stones

Highlight • River

The stepping stones are often submerged so plan your visit when the water level is low. Getting to them with a bike is a bit challenging (a few tall steps …

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10.3 km

Chee Dale: Stepping Stones and Cliffs

Highlight • Trail

Decent walk with a good mix of terrain and surroundings. Wet day so footing was often slippy, so take care in some of the trickier sections.

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10.9 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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11.2 km

Millers Dale Bridge Abseiling

Highlight • Climb

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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11.4 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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12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.17 km

2.13 km

1.80 km

300 m

Surfaces

3.96 km

2.82 km

2.49 km

1.63 km

1.26 km

227 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Chee Dale Stepping Stones – River Wye Stepping Stones loop from Blackwell

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

River Wye in the Peak District National Park

Chee Dale Stepping Stones

River Wye Stepping Stones

Chee Dale: Stepping Stones and Cliffs

Chee Tor Tunnel

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East Buxton Lime Kilns

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