ABSEIL EXPERIENCE off Millers Dale Bridge THE BEST in Derbyshire & Peak District
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ABSEIL EXPERIENCE off Millers Dale Bridge THE BEST in Derbyshire & Peak District
By Abseiling Derbyshire
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Ages 8-80, max of 8 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- All equipment provided
What's not included- Parking Fees
- Start:
- Wormhill Road, Buxton SK17 8SN, UKMeeting point is Millers Dale Station car park for the Monsal Trail, SK17 8SN From Millers Dale take the small road for Wormhill, under two low bridges. Car park is on the left. Look for the Abseiling Derbyshire meeting point sign. Google maps knows 'Millers Dale Station' and 'Abseiling Derbyshire'
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 127076P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 127076P2
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- 181Heather750 contributionsAdrenaline filled challengeSuper experience, very inclusive and encouraging. Glad I turned up early in my camper, so I had ample time to park about a mile up the road in a layby for free when the car park was full. You might prefer to use toilet facilities elsewhere if time permits, as these were 'overused'. To get three turns was quite something for the money and to do a push off the last time was extra challenge.Written 2 April 2024
- GrandTour653510228230 contributionsAmazing experienceFelt safe & had the most fun! The instructor got a feel for our experience and what would work best for us and went from there.Written 18 March 2024
- carlyl9520 contributionsFantastic experienceThe experience was brilliant. Pete was the perfect host and teacher. Would highly recommend especially if it’s you’re first time. Pete made us feel very safe 😊Written 25 February 2024
- persephonies0 contributionsAbseiling in the Peak DistrictHad a great experience abseiling with my two sons. Booking was straight forward, communication and meeting point clear and easy to find. Pete was friendly and very encouraging. We felt safe and were able to thoroughly enjoy the experience. Thoroughly recommend!Written 20 February 2024
- DayTrip286189722660 contributionsFantastic AfternoonWhat a fantastic afternoon! Pete was a brilliant instructor and we had a great time doing 3 abseils each. The view of the river was beautiful and it was an amazing experience.Written 11 February 2024
- kayleighb6460 contributionsAmazing experience!This was an amazing experience! Pete was a great instructor, very calm, patient and friendly. We definitely recommend this activity.Written 11 February 2024
- Ian F0 contributionsFun, safe experience!Pete provided an amazing experience for my wife and I. We had never been abseiling before this but due to Pete’s experience and great teaching skills we were out at ease straight away and felt really comfortable ‘jumping’ off each time we went down. An amazing location to do it as well. Would easily do it again. Thanks Pete and good luck in the future!Written 14 January 2024
- 901laviniac0 contributionsJust fabulous!Great instructor. Worth while experience. I was terrified. Instructor was amazing and supportive able to get my son and myself who was terrified down. By the end we were all confidence.Written 17 December 2023
- alkennedy20170 contributionsAmazing First Time ExperienceGreat experience. First time abseiling, but Pete was amazing at putting us at ease and talking us through all the steps. Would heartily recommend to others.Written 1 December 2023
- 331blankb0 contributionsVery cold for us Floridians, but excited that we did itOur instructor was extremely patient..... my 13 year old was a lot scared and he was extremely patient with he and made her feel comfortable and toilet her know it is okay if she's not ready.Written 25 November 2023
- lokinl20230 contributionsSuper fun experience!Pete our instructor was knowledgable and made us feel very safe. He started by showing us the ropes (literally!) and then was very encouraging throughout the experience. We had a lot of fun despite the rain and would definitely recommend it to anyone.Written 5 November 2023
- Jogleah20110 contributionsExcellent Abseiling experienceGreat experience abseiling at Millers Dale. Pete is an excellent instructor who provides reassurance to even the most nervous of participants. Had a blast doing 4 drops off the bridge. Thanks Pete for an excellent experienceWritten 31 October 2023
- celia g0 contributionsA fantastic activity for all the familyWe visited Derbyshire in October half term and were looking for an outdoor activity that would provide a little challenge & lots of fun for all our family (children & parents) and that wasn’t to weather dependent. We used Abseiling Derbyshire and Pete was a fantastic instructor who catered so perfectly for all our various ages and abilities. We all had huge fun and had a great sense of achievement. If you are looking for a family activity that will provide the right mix of challenge / fun & achievement I would definitely recommend Abseiling with Pete! Thank you we will be back!Written 26 October 2023
- gemmagA5762NS0 contributionsGreat way to start a Sunday in the Peak District!We had a totally fantastic morning abseiling off Millers Dale bridge! Pete explained everything clearly and helped even the more nervous of us feel safe. There were four people in our session and everyone was able to have three goes. Would highly recommend even if you haven't tried abseiling before as it was a really refreshing and memorable way to experience the Peak District. We were very glad we chose the morning session as the car park, which was fine when we arrived, was completely packed by the time we finished near midday. I imagine finding a space to park nearby for an afternoon abseiling session could be a challenge.Written 10 October 2023
- 380pierrew0 contributionsA very fun experience in every wayWe had a blast ! This is definitely an experience I would recommend. Even if it may seem scary, the instructor puts you at ease and makes you feel very secure. I enjoyed the experience because of the very nice spirits of the event with the instructor who was so friendly, but also because it was a new thing for us to try, and which definitely calls for more :)Written 3 October 2023
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Abi G
2 contributions
Sept 2021 • Friends
This was an amazing experience which I would highly recommend to anyone looking for some thrills and great views! We went out of peak season (after the school holidays) so it was just the 3 of us in our group plus a friend on the ground who didn’t want to abseil so was our photographer. As we were a small group we had 6 abseils each too so the value for money was really good. Pete, our abseil instructor, was great; he was friendly and very funny whilst also making us feel very safe throughout the activity. It was the highlight of our holiday in The Peaks and I’d love to do it again!
Written 9 September 2021
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Thanks guys, it was a great session and I really enjoyed your company. It was a pleasure to have a group of young 'up for it' adults for a change after 7 weeks of wonderful families.
All 3 of you performed admirably at the level of excitement you individually wanted. Good luck to all of you for your new futures - exciting times ahead 👍
Written 10 September 2021
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Amy A
11 contributions
Sept 2020 • Family
What an amazing afternoon! Such an incredible, exhilarating and exciting adventure. Pete is brilliant- a hugely qualified instructor, fantastic with the kids and genuinely passionate about ensuring we had a great time. Pete calmed all nerves expertly and indulged my need for every ounce of safety information! Seeing my 9 and 11 year olds desperate to have their go again and again, made me very proud. Thanks Pete for a truly memorable experience.
Written 13 September 2020
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'Having adventures and making memories'
It's our new 2021 strap line and I think your group truly achieved that!
Thanks for posting the excellent photos too.
I really enjoyed that session and I went back to the office with a grin on my face.
Written 22 September 2020
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mark j
4 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
Brilliant fun in a great setting. We were a group of mixed confidence. The instructors were calm, reassuring and unhurried. We were all a bit nervous to start, but after a few abseils we were pushing ourselves off the bridge trying to compete with each other to brush’s the tree. Brilliant fun and credit to the instructors (and their approach to making sure we were, and we felt, safe). Thanks for the experience. We’d definitely do it again.
Written 23 August 2021
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Thanks for the review Mark.
That tree is certainly becoming a feature of many family challenges at the moment 😂
Written 24 August 2021
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Nuala, Mark and Daisy
6 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
We did this fantastic experience yesterday with Pete as our instructor. Would recommend this to anyone, a real buzz and a huge sense of achievement. Pete offers quiet encouragement and totally professional support mixed in with a great sense of humour. The best day of our holiday so far.
Written 20 October 2020
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The Peak District is open again! Lots more fun to be had on 11mm of rope ♥️
Written 21 April 2021
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Kyle B
10 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
The abseiling was a great experience, I have done it previously as a teenager so haven't done it in about 15 years, the instructor Pete was really nice and very helpful with the young lad we had in our group who was quite nervous and by the 3rd time actually had him walking down the wall rather than him just lowering him down. We as a group of 5 were all able to have 3 goes each. Lovely day with some great weather stopped off at a pub for some food and then went for a walk down chee Dale. Absolutely amazing weather and was a beautiful day all in all. Would definitely recommend the abseiling 100%
Written 18 July 2021
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Wow, well done, you certainly filled your day up and wasn't the weather just fabulous. The Chee Tor walk to the stepping stones is well worth the extra effort 👍
Written 21 July 2021
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NeildJones72
Manchester, UK6 contributions
Sept 2022
Booked online with no hassle. Pete was in contact on the morning of our abseil with all the relevant information on where to meet up. Met up with Pete and we were soon on our way to the viaduct. Some lighthearted comments, jokes and general information from Pete set our minds at ease whilst at the same time being highly professional and competent. We felt in really, really good and safe hands. Instruction was done and we were soon making our descents. Great experience. Would highly recommend to others. We’d hiked and paddleboarded during our 3 nights in the Peaks, with the abseil being the pinnacle at the end of our trip. Thanks Pete!!
Written 27 September 2022
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Thanks Neil, glad we came out top of the list of your adventurous break in the Peak District!
Come back soon :-)
Written 30 September 2022
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Tracy M
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Aug 2022 • Couples
Had a great time abseiling yesterday morning. The experience was bought for me as a birthday present. With my brother in tow we headed to Millers Dale for 9.30am. Had a great morning abseiling. We each had around 6-7 abseils. The hardest part was walking up the steps afterwards to have another go 😁 felt totally safe and would highly recommend.
Written 7 August 2022
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Ha! It's always the steps back up that finish folk off.
I'm so pleased you had a great experience.
Written 28 August 2022
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Claire F
Sheffield, UK27 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
We were a group of 5 (3 adults and a 7 and 13yo). Pete and Leo were both very friendly and put us all at ease from the start walking from the car park to the bridge. We each got 3 abseils off the bridge and by the last one we were all speeding down the rope. Covid compliant with equipment and distancing.
Written 6 June 2021
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Thanks for the review👍
Never stop having adventures! Keep yourselves young and the kids engaged.
See you again soon some time in our wonderful Peak District.
Written 7 June 2021
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cherie c
Northampton, UK10 contributions
Apr 2022 • Solo
Today was absolutely amazing, with Pete being in charge he was very good at teaching us how to work well as a team with people I have never met before. I loved every minute of it and it really helped with Pete having a good sense of humour too. Thanks a million Pete. 🙂
Written 15 April 2022
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Thanks for the review Cherie. I hope the other adventures you have planned are as exciting!
Written 19 April 2022
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Imogen G
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Sept 2023 • Couples
Absolutely brilliant day. Pete was brilliant , very clear instruction and immediately we felt like we were in excellent hands with his reassurance and expertise. We had a brilliant afternoon conquering our initial fear and just really enjoyed the whole experience, getting more out of eschew descent. Highly recommend it, don’t hesitate!
Written 5 September 2023
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Thanks Imogen. I had a great session with you all as well, thank you. It was brilliant to see 3 couples gel so quickly and have a great time together. We also got a shout out on Radio Two from Sarah Cox!!!
Written 8 September 2023
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