The Top 11 Gorges around Ballidon
Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 11
to choose from around Ballidon. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure around Ballidon.
to choose from around Ballidon. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure around Ballidon.
Last updated: October 20, 2025
Thorpe Cloud
Highlight • Climb
Thorpe Cloud rises proudly from Dovedale and affords breathtaking views over the River Dove, Bunster Hill, Ilam and beyond. It has a distinctive conical shape and is a popular summit …
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Dovedale Stepping Stones and River Dove
Highlight • River
Boasting an internationally important ancient ash woodland, wildflower-rich grasslands, abundant wildlife, awesome caves, iconic stepping stones and the crystal-clear River Dove gently flowing through its heart, Dovedale is the perfect …
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Dove Holes Caves
Highlight • Historical Site
Dove Holes are a series of three impressive caves beside the River Dove. They were formed around 350 million years ago by glacial meltwater. It’s great fun climbing up into the caves but take care as the rocks are slippery.
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Wolfscote Dale
Highlight • Viewpoint
Wolfscote Dale is an idyllic limestone dale, close to Hartington. The crystalline River Dove flows through the heart of this steep-sided dale, which has dramatic screes, cliffs and caves towering …
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Reynard's Cave and Natural Arch
Highlight • Cave
Reynard’s Cave is located high up on the bank of Dovedale. The caves, formed by the erosion of limestone, were used as a shelter by hunters from around 13,000 BCE. …
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