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Derbyshire Dales

Blackwell in the Peak CP

Chee Dale Stepping Stones – Rhubarb Buttress Cliffs loop from King Sterndale

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East Midlands

Derbyshire

Derbyshire Dales

Blackwell in the Peak CP

Chee Dale Stepping Stones – Rhubarb Buttress Cliffs loop from King Sterndale

Hard

4.6

(22)

196

hikers

Chee Dale Stepping Stones – Rhubarb Buttress Cliffs loop from King Sterndale

05:44

21.2km

290m

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: April 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.21 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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2.66 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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2.67 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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2.83 km

Stepping Stones Along the River, Peak District National Park

Highlight • River

The stepping stones are definitely one of the main attractions especially for kids along the river walk. Make sure the water is low enough (or accept to get a bit …

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2.87 km

Rhubarb Buttress Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

The climbs at Cornice are mostly harder sports routes and clipsticks appear to be a common feature here.

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3.91 km

River Wye (Peak District National Park)

Highlight • Natural

Crystal clear waters, so clean in fact that there are brown trout in the river.

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8.20 km

Cramside Wood

Forest

11.8 km

View of Monsal Viaduct and Waterfall

Highlight • Bridge

The weir is restricted access because of repairs, but you can walk by it and take photos.
When approaching the viaduct, if you want to walk across it, walk up …

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13.8 km

View of Cressbrook Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Great little sign to provide some information about the Area.

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14.4 km

Viewpoint

21.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

7.39 km

884 m

189 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

4.35 km

1.87 km

1.72 km

1.02 km

204 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Tuesday 4 August

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Chee Dale Stepping Stones – Rhubarb Buttress Cliffs loop from King Sterndale

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Chee Dale: Stepping Stones and Cliffs

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Stepping Stones Along the River, Peak District National Park

Rhubarb Buttress Cliffs

River Wye (Peak District National Park)

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View of Cressbrook Mill

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