Chee Dale Walk and Map

Chee Dale is a beautiful nature reserve and hidden gorge which sits below the Monsal Trail. With it’s deep sided limestone walls, famous stepping stones and beautiful River Wye running alongside, it’s a magical place to visit. It is often said to be one of the best walks in the Southern part of the Derbyshire Peak District.

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Here is a route map for the Chee Dale walk.

This Chee Dale walk starts at grid reference: 53.255928,-1.793949

Walking at Chee Dale is a magical experience that immerses you in the stunning beauty of the Peak District. On this walk you find yourself surrounded by dramatic, towering limestone cliffs and as you walk along the pretty River Wye you will wander past crystal-clear pools, vibrant greenery and wildflowers. Walking at Chee Dale is a rejuvenating journey that really makes you feel at one with nature and leaves a memorable imprint of it’s natural beauty.

Chee Dale walk

4.25 miles

Our Chee Dale walk starts at Miller's Dale Station and takes you past the imposing Millers Dale Viaduct which is a local landmark, built by the Midland Railway in 1866. Apparently, you can pay to abseil off of it! The route then leads you onto the Monsal Trail which is traffic free and follows the track bed of the Old Midland railway leading through the Chee Tor Tunnel.

This walk is in an incredible setting and the path beside the river takes you through the imposing grey cliff Chee Dale gorge where you can use the stepping stones to navigate the river that hugs the edge. This makes the walk quite exhilarating and challenging in places. The River Wye is fast flooding so you need to be mindful of the water levels, the stepping stones can become completely immersed in high water. It can also be uneven, slippery and muddy in places and these walks should be avoided if the river is at a high level.

There are also other sensory delights provided by the wildflowers in this area, particularly in the summer months where there is a riot of colour. Refreshments may be available at the cafe at Millers Station but please check before you go.