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East Buxton Lime Kilns – Millers Dale Bridge Abseiling loop from Wormhill

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East Buxton Lime Kilns – Millers Dale Bridge Abseiling loop from Wormhill

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4.2

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East Buxton Lime Kilns – Millers Dale Bridge Abseiling loop from Wormhill

01:55

6.74km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. 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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Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

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Pennine Bridleway: Wormhill to Monk's Dale

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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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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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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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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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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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5.21 km