The Top 11 Gorges around Butterton
Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 11
to choose from around Butterton. 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 Butterton.
to choose from around Butterton. 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 Butterton.
Last updated: November 10, 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 the 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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Dovedale
Highlight • Viewpoint
This is the easier side of the river Dove, with a surfaced trail leading from the car park to the famous stepping stones. You can make this a loop by …
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Hall Dale
Highlight • Gorge
Hall Dale is a steep and narrow dry valley that runs from the hamlet of Stanshope into Dovedale. The top is characterised by steep grassy banks that become a riot …
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Axe Edge Climb
Highlight • Climb
Very scenic and quiet climb all the way to the top of Axe edge starting from Glutton Bridge,
Not a great surface and some deep cattle grids to be careful of at speed
Not a great surface and some deep cattle grids to be careful of at speed
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Wetton Valley
Highlight • Trail
Wetton Valley, nestled in the Peak District of England, is a stunning natural haven. Characterized by limestone gorges, lush greenery, and the Dovedale River, it offers serene hiking trails and a serene escape into the countryside.
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The Dell, Gritstone Escarpment and Cotton Brook
Highlight • Natural
An absolute gem of a place!
On one side is an impressive gritstone escarpment and on the other is Cotton Brook.
Cookie was in absolute heaven dashing though the deep fallen leaves of this ancient woodland.
On one side is an impressive gritstone escarpment and on the other is Cotton Brook.
Cookie was in absolute heaven dashing though the deep fallen leaves of this ancient woodland.
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Dovedale Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Gorge
Dove Dale is a steep sided limestone valley in the southern Peak District National Park. The River Dove flows down the valley and a brilliant trail runs along the eastern …
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