The Top 20 Gorges on the Derbyshire Dales
Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20
to choose from on the Derbyshire Dales. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and …
to choose from on the Derbyshire Dales. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and …
Last updated: September 20, 2025
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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To the left of the bridge is Padley Gorge. This ancient woodland is one of the best examples of the old oak-birch woodland which once covered much of the Peak …
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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 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 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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Padley Gorge is an enchanting place that feels like the setting for a fairy tale. Mystical at all times of year, the moss-covered trees and babbling brook are truly magical. …
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This is a beautiful valley that has great views, easy access and all weather riding. If you fancy some rock climbing this is also a very popular place to visit …
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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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Check the water levels before you go - it's a long walk back if the water is over the tops of the stones
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Monk’s Dale is like something from a fairytale. The upper section is a moss-covered jumble of rocks and trees. While hard underfoot, it’s extremely atmospheric. It opens up into a …
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BirchoverLittonCurbarBradley CPWinsterMapletonChatsworth CPTideswellNorthwood and Tinkersley CPCarsingtonEyamMiddleton And SmerrillSnelstonTaddingtonLittle Hucklow CP CPHartington Middle QuarterGrindlefordEdlaston and Wyaston CPBradwellGreat LongstoneOffcote and Underwood CPEaton and Alsop CPStoney MiddletonHartington Town Quarter CPHathersageRowsleyNether HaddonGreat HucklowAshford In The WaterAtlowOver HaddonEdensorBaslow and Bubnell CPTissington and Lea Hall CPBallidonChelmortonSheldonHartington Nether Quarter CPCalverMonyashWardlowFroggattHognastonBrassingtonHazlebadgeFoolowAbney and Abney Grange CPThorpeGrindlow CP CPBonsallFenny BentleyHighlowNewton Grange CPHathersageBeeleyBradbourneGrattonHarthillParwichClifton And ComptonAldwarkKnivetonHassopOffertonOsmastonLittle LongstoneBakewellBrushfieldPilsleyRowlandBlackwell in the Peak CPEltonStanton CPAshbourneYoulgreaveFlaggWheston
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