Ilam is a beautiful little village. No shops to speak of except for an ice-cream van in the weekends when the sun is out. Most routes out involve a reasonable climb, but worth a visit. Over the bridge from the monument and a short steep climb gives some good photo ops over the valley.

Rennarda

July 12, 2020

Road cycling

There’s usually an ice cream van here!

ChrisHallRides

April 15, 2021

Road cycling

Absolutely stunning little village with a bit National Trust site too

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1. Ilam Park & the Roaches loop from Buxton — Peak District National Park

80.0km

04:34

1,410m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Ilam Park & the Roaches loop from Stoke-on-Trent — Peak District National Park

94.3km

04:49

1,220m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Ogston reservoir, Carsington Water and Ilam village loop — Peak District National Park

111km

06:15

1,910m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Location: Ilam, Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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Ilam Village and Monument

1. Ilam Park & the Roaches loop from Buxton — Peak District National Park

2. Ilam Park & the Roaches loop from Stoke-on-Trent — Peak District National Park

3. Ogston reservoir, Carsington Water and Ilam village loop — Peak District National Park

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