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Start : The start and finish of the walk is from the Millers Dale car park. (SK17 8SN)///plus.quicksand.removers) Grid ref. SK 138 732
(S/E) From the car park, head West along the Monsal Trail, which is a wide, flat path and former railway.
Along the Monsal Trail, after 700m or so, make sure to stop at the former East Buxton Lime kiln (A), then carry on in the same bearing West.
(1) 140 m later, from the Monsal Trail, drop down the steps on the right hand side, down to the River Wye. Head up the stream (North-West) along the footpath. In this area, the path can be somewhat rocky, and up and down from the rivers edge so take care, especially if it is wet.
(2) 350m from down the step, the footpath splits, stay (West) alongside the river Wye on the board walk. The Chee Dale Nature reserve runs alongside the river here.
(3) After a change in direction, as you start to now head South, you come to a large section of overhanging limestone cliffs, and the first of two sets of stepping stones alongside them to continue along the walk. The stepping stones are well built, but may require a hand on the cliff face to balance. If there has been significant rain, they can also be submerged in places.
(4) A second set of stepping stones will require traversing, as before. After the stepping stones, cross the river using the wooden footbridge and pass underneath the large railway bridge with the Monsal Trail high above you. Continue following the footpath upsteam, crossing the river again a little bit later on so the river returns to your left hand side.
(5) After around 1.1 Km, at the junction, leave the rivers edge and start the ascent up to Worm Hill on your right. Take the path to the right hand side of the fence, before you go under the large bridge. This path joins up with the Pennine Bridleway as it zig zags out of the dale/gorge and up to Mosley farm.
(6) 410 m or so from the farm, leave the roadside, and head across the grass field in a North-East direction to a gate and style. This is where you can stop for a cup of tea and a sandwich (what three words - ///Exam.beast.atlas) before heading steeply down and back up again in Flag Dale. After passing through Hassop Farm, reach the road where you turn left (North).
(7) Walking for a short road section (255 m or so), take the track on the right signposted to 'Parish Church' and St Margrets Parish Church. Down the track you will take a left on a footpath into a farm.
(8) Then through a metal gate on your right to be back in open fields again. Here you will rediscover the Pennine Bridleway, which is lined on either side by typical dry stone walls. This starts the gentle descent from Worm Hill
(9) After all that descent, you now enter Monks Dale bearing right (South-East), which is a tree covered area, very rocky underfoot. The path is visible, but not easy to see, so take care through this section. It's very mossy, and there are some fallen trees to negotiate as well.
(10) After 1.5Km you start to lift out of the dale slightly, as you round a large bluff carry on walking in the same bearings.
(11) Cross a footbridge and keep right towards Miller's Dale, then right again to reach a road. At the road, turn left to get back to the car park and start point. (S/E)
Walker
Moderate 
Association or club
Easy 
