Tideswell Dale – Cressbrook Dale loop from Tideswell

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Tideswell Dale – Cressbrook Dale loop from Tideswell

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Tideswell Dale – Cressbrook Dale loop from Tideswell

05:49

20.9km

380m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.99 km

Tideswell Dale

Highlight • Trail

Very well kept path that opens out into a wide valley with a small stream through the middle. Carpark and toilets at the Tideswell end

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3.72 km

Small and beautiful settlement around a mill orginating back to the late 18th century. The hiking path crosses through it with a sign asking to respect of the inhabitants.

Some history at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litton_Mill

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7.10 km

Cressbrook Dale

Highlight • Cave

A gorgeous and steep descent or ascent, depending on which direction you're approaching from. So much to see, from ancient rock formations (including the beautiful Peter's Stone) to wooded dells, …

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8.95 km

Litton Village

Highlight • Settlement

Village in Derbyshire Peak District

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11.6 km

Public Footpath to Tideswell

Highlight • Trail

In autumn the walled track is muddy, but lovely views in all directions.

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13.2 km

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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14.9 km

Monk's Dale Footbridge

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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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