River Wye loop from Miller's Dale — Peak District National Park

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River Wye loop from Miller's Dale — Peak District National Park

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River Wye loop from Miller's Dale — Peak District National Park

01:52

6.81km

110m

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Embark on the River Wye loop from Miller's Dale, a moderate 4.2-mile (6.8 km) hike that takes about 1 hour and 52 minutes to complete, featuring 371 feet (113 metres) of elevation gain. This route blends natural beauty with historical engineering, guiding you through varied terrain from accessible paths to…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

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584 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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897 m

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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2.84 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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3.77 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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4.18 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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6.01 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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6.81 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.25 km

2.50 km

815 m

237 m

Surfaces

2.94 km

1.92 km

1.55 km

400 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

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Comments

August 10, 2024,Miller's Dale Doggy Dawdle

Lovely walk with great views but you need to be sure footed as paths are uneven, rocky and can be slippery. Fine if you have all paw drive though 🐾

June 2, 2024,Miller's Dale - Wye Valley - Monsal Trail - Walk

Following the river Wye which is in a very steep sided Limestone Valley. The riverside path turns into a tricky & technical, narrow & rocky track next to the beautiful, fast running, clean River. As it becomes a cliff-sided gorge, there are the famous Chee Dale Stepping Stones (two sets) to negotiate, all invigorating stuff!