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Chee Dale Stepping Stones – River Wye Stepping Stones loop from King Sterndale

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Chee Dale Stepping Stones – River Wye Stepping Stones loop from King Sterndale

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Chee Dale Stepping Stones – River Wye Stepping Stones loop from King Sterndale

02:59

10.4km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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: April 19, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.87 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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3.26 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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3.72 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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3.73 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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4.55 km

Rusher Cutting Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

A tunnel on the former Midland Railway, now part of the Monsal Trail.

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5.46 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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5.61 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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8.70 km

Thirst House Cave, Deep Dale

Highlight • Historical Site

Not to be confused with the other Deep Dale, 4 miles (6.4 km) to the east near Sheldon, this Deep Dale is a short, yet steep-sided limestone gorge not far …

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10.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.49 km

2.42 km

1.69 km

634 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.03 km

2.20 km

725 m

652 m

365 m

352 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

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Chee Dale Stepping Stones – River Wye Stepping Stones loop from King Sterndale

River Wye in the Peak District National Park

Chee Dale Stepping Stones

River Wye Stepping Stones

Chee Dale: Stepping Stones and Cliffs

Rusher Cutting Tunnel

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

View of the Chee Dale Viaduct

Thirst House Cave, Deep Dale

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