Rhubarb Buttress Cliffs – River Wye Stepping Stones loop from Blackwell

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Rhubarb Buttress Cliffs – River Wye Stepping Stones loop from Blackwell

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Rhubarb Buttress Cliffs – River Wye Stepping Stones loop from Blackwell

02:21

8.23km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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804 m

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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928 m

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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1.67 km

River Wye in Peak District National Park

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Rocks and plank allow crossing of the river here, although may be submerged or dangerous after heavy rain.

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1.97 km

Chee Dale Stepping Stones

Highlight • Trail

Chee Dale is an incredible scenic valley just off the Monsal Trail near to Millers Dale. You can get to the Chee Dale Stepping Stones if you follow the River …

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1.97 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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2.01 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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2.17 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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2.18 km

Chee Dale: Stepping Stones and Cliffs

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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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8.23 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.30 km

2.85 km

933 m

124 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.38 km

2.58 km

1.35 km

451 m

396 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

12°C

7°C

87 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

February 19, 2023,348 (Blackwell) Topley Head, Chee Dale and The Monsal Trail (Derbys)☑️

It's been a short but mighty walk, I can't believe the amount of thick deep mud we've trudged through! However the scenery has been absolutely stunning! We debriefed at The Anglers Rest 👌🏻