Welcome to Millers Dale
Once the largest station on the Midland Line between London and Manchester, this area was a thriving transport hub for passengers, agriculture and the limestone industry before closing in 1968. The railway station’s industrial past lives on, with the local route and viaducts being turned into the famous Monsal Trail for walkers/cyclists. Millers Dale car park is located at the heart of this history for visitors looking to start or end the trail.
Millers Dale car park - Peak District NP
Millers Dale car park is run by the Peak District National Park Authority. Here are the highlights to know before you go:
- It’s an open outdoors car park.
- 80 spaces available (including disabled) but often full during busiest periods.
- 4 dedicated EV spaces with charging points operated by Pod Point.
- Outside racks available to station bikes.
- Nearest cycle hire is 1.8 miles away at Blackwell Mill Bike Hire.
- Pay & Display machine (card, coins, or RingGo app) but free to blue badge holders.
- Facilities include toilets, bins, and a cafe with outside seating.
- The car park connects directly onto the Monsal Trail.
- No overnight parking, camping or fires/BBQ allowed.
Car Park Charges
| Parking Duration/Type | Charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £2.10 |
| Up to 2 hours | £3.40 |
| Up to 4 hours | £5.50 |
| All day | £6.60 |
| Horse Boxes (up to 4 hours) | £5.90 |
| Horse Boxes (All day) | £9.60 |
| Motorcycles (All day) | £2.60 |
| Disabled badge holders | Free (with badge display) |
Parking charges only apply between 9am and 6pm. There is no barrier at the entrance so parking is free outside these hours. There are 2 Pay & Display machines and you can pay by card (including tap), and coins. You can pay in advance with the RingGo app, finding the location with the code ‘51716’ and paying on your smartphone. Your details can then be saved for next time to make the transaction within seconds and before arriving so you don’t need to worry about waiting around for a physical ticket or having no mobile signal. However, it doesn’t guarantee a parking space so we recommend paying when you get there from 10.30am to 3.30pm during peak holiday seasons.
Millers Dale Car Park Cafe
Millers Dale car park is one of a few places on the Monsal Trail where you can stop for a bite to eat. This is only a small cafe called The Refreshment Room with a takeaway menu and benches outside. The best cafe with indoor seating and delicious food is Hassop Station near Bakewell but that’s on the other end of the route. Prices are expensive but the location is very convenient with not much else in the area besides Angler’s Rest pub. While the menu is subject to change, most of the items below should be available.
Food Menu
Sandwiches/Wraps
- Tuna Crunch
- Cheddar Cheese & Chunky Tomato
- Butcher’s Ham, Cheddar Cheese & Branston Pickle
- Derbyshire Roast Beef, Lettuce, Onion, Gherkin & Mustard Mayo
- Vegan Cheese & Homemade Red Onion Marmalade
- Vegan Cheese & Homemade Vegan Coleslaw
Ciabatta Panini
- Tuna Crunch Melt
- Cheddar Cheese & Chunky Tomato
- Butcher’s Ham, Cheddar Cheese & Branston Pickle
- Lincolnshire Sausage, Cheddar Cheese & Homemade Red Onion Marmalade
- Vegan Cheese & Homemade Red Onion Marmalade
- Vegan Cheese & Homemade Roasted Vegetable
Salad Box
- 2 Toppings
- Additional Toppings +£0.20
Options: Cheddar Cheese, Tuna Mayo, Butcher’s Ham, Vegan Cheese, Homemade Coleslaw, Homemade Vegan Coleslaw, Derbyshire Roast Beef, Homemade Roasted Vegetables
Jacket Potato
- 1 Topping
- Additional Toppings +£1.00
Options: Cheddar Cheese, Tuna Mayo, Baked Beans, Vegan Cheese, Homemade Coleslaw, Homemade Vegan Coleslaw, Derbyshire Roast Beef, Homemade Roasted Vegetables
Hot Food
- Bacon/Sausage Breakfast Roll
- Vegan Sausage Breakfast Roll
- Scrambled Egg Breakfast Roll
- Butcher’s Sausage Roll
- Vegan Roll
- Homemade Scotch Egg
- Homemade Quiche
- Posh Dog
- Vegan Posh Dog
- Chips
- Cheesy Chips
- Chips in a Bread Roll
Ice Cream (Peak District Dairy Ice Cream)
- 1 Scoop of Ice Cream
- 2 Scoops of Ice Cream
- Flake/Sauce +£0.70
- Additional Scoop of Ice Cream +£1.40
Snacks
- Crisps
- Sweets/Chocolate
- Homemade Cake Slices
- Gluten Free/Vegan Cakes
Meal Deal
- Sandwich, Crisps & Drink
Picnic Snack Box
- Sausage Roll, Scotch Egg plus sides
Drinks Menu
Hot Drinks (Whole, Skimmed & Oat Milk Available)
- Tea/Decaf/Herbal
- Americano
- Latte
- Cappuccino
- Flat White
- Espresso
- Mocha
- Hot Chocolate
- Luxury Hot Chocolate
- Kids Hot Chocolate
- Kids Luxury Hot Chocolate
- Flavoured Syrup +£0.80
Cold Drinks
- Bottle of Pop
- Bottle of Water
- Carton of Juice
- Fruitshoot
- Small Shmoo Milkshake
- Large Shmoo Milkshake
Walks near Millers Dale Car Park
The Monsal Trail
Head straight from the end of the car park on to the Monsal Trail towards Bakewell. Cycling is recommended for the full trail as it’s a linear 8.5 mile walk each way from start to end.
Chee Dale
Along the start of Monsal Trail is Old East Buxton Lime Kiln and Chee Tor Tunnel. Turn off to the right at the viaduct signposted to Chee Dale to enjoy a shorter stepping stones walk.
Tideswell Dale
Tideswell Dale is a quieter trail with a stunning brook between Millers Dale and Tideswell village. This route is also accessible a bit further along the Monsal Trail from the car park.
Monsal Head & Dale
A highlight of the Monsal Trail is one of the best views in the Peak District up in Monsal Head. Experience the dale, waterfalls and viaduct linking onto our walk from Litton Tunnel exit then head back.
Getting to Millers Dale Car Park
By Car
Use GPS or Maps to get to Millers Dale Car Park – Peak District NP, Wormhill, Buxton, SK17 8SN.
By Bus
Take the Stagecoach 65 bus to Wormhill Road in Millers Dale. The main stops are in Buxton (railway station and Market Place) and Sheffield Interchange, Ecclessall Road or Meadowhall Interchange A4). If travelling within the Peak District, get the same bus from Litton School, Tideswell (Fountain Square), Great Hucklow (Old Chapel), Foolow (Bulls Head), Eyam (Little Edge), Stoney Middleton, Calver Sough, or Grindleford (Mount Pleasant).
By Train
Get a train to Buxton station 6 miles away and then take the Stagecoach 65 bus towards Meadowhall and get off at Wormhill Road bus stop in Millers Dale.
By Walking
Millers Dale is remote and often visited as a connection point on longer walks. From the nearest bus stop it only takes 5 minutes. And if you’re staying in Tideswell, you can get here in an hour.