CHEE DALE STEPPING STONES WALK
An easy circular walk in the Peak District, taking you to a beautiful gorge and stepping stones…
Start: Miller’s Dale Car Park, SK17 8SN
Distance: 5 miles
Duration: Approx. 2 hours
Elevation: 525 feet
Navigation: follow our route here
Tucked away beneath the Monsal Trail is the peaceful nature reserve of Chee Dale, where the River Wye meanders through a deep limestone gorge, providing two sets of stepping stones across the river. This route features as one of our Top 10 Walks in the Peak District, and with good reason!
Our Chee Dale Stepping Stones walk starts from Millers Dale Car Park and leads you down into a verdant gorge where you’ll cross two sets of atmospheric stepping stones along the limestone walls, before climbing back up to the Monsal Trail.
This is a slippy route on even the best of weather days, so walking boots definitely required for this one.
While the Dovedale usually takes the Peak District steppingstone limelight, lesser-known Chee Dale makes for a great off-road adventure if you want to beat the crowds.
The stepping stones and surrounding nature reserve – which lie beneath an overhanging cliff of limestone along the River Wye – are truly a must-visit Peak District attraction. So much so, this was our fourth (and certainly not last) visit…
About Chee Dale | Route Good-to-Knows
Made up of a 200ft deep limestone gorge, Chee Dale is filled with woodland, an abundance of wildlife, with the River Wye meandering through.
This walk is a 5mile circular route, first taking you through Chee Dale and along the famous stepping stones, before heading back up to the Monsal Trail and finally making your ascent through the nearby fields, with marvellous views down into the valley.
Miller’s Dale Carpark costs: £5 for the day
If the carpark is full, you can find alternative parking at a large layby just off the A6, on the west side of Chee Dale which offers free parking (Search ‘Chee Dale Layby’ on Google maps).
Public Transport: Make your way to Buxton (either via train or bus), then hop on the number 65 bus, which goes through Miller’s Dale between Tideswell, Linton and Buxton.
Facilities: You’ll find toilets and cafe at Miller’s Dale. Towards the end of the walk at Beech Croft Farm, you will also find Daisies coffee shop.
Fancy giving this one a go? Follow our route here
