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East Buxton Lime Kilns – Chee Tor Tunnel loop from Blackwell in the Peak CP

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
Derbyshire Dales
Taddington

East Buxton Lime Kilns – Chee Tor Tunnel loop from Blackwell in the Peak CP

Hard

9

riders

East Buxton Lime Kilns – Chee Tor Tunnel loop from Blackwell in the Peak CP

01:13

13.3km

270m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.25 km for 95 m

After 11.9 km for 304 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

119 m

Millers Dale Station and Cafe on the Monsal Trail

Highlight • Structure

The old railway station at Millers Dale has been restored by the National Parks Authority. There's a really nice cafe at the station.

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2

721 m

East Buxton Lime Kilns

Highlight • Monument

At a first glance from a distance these lime burning ovens look like the remainders of a bit strangely designed bridge. You can get in to understand better how they worked.

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3

1.04 km

Chee Tor Tunnel

Highlight • Cycleway

This is the longest of the three railway tunnels here. It gets immediately more chilly once you are in during summer, which can be quite refreshing. Be careful with the …

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4

2.97 km

Steep and rocky climb out from the Monsal Trail onto the Pennine Bridleway that connects to the High Peak Trail, chances are you'll have to walk with the bike

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5

3.19 km

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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13.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.38 km

3.82 km

3.78 km

1.06 km

229 m

Surfaces

5.83 km

2.69 km

2.45 km

2.07 km

239 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Saturday 27 June

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