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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Ilam Park & the Roaches loop from Buxton

80.0km

04:34

1,410m

Cycle a difficult 49.7-mile loop from Buxton through Ilam Park and The Roaches, gaining 4624 feet in the Peak District.

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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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Ogston reservoir, Carsington Water and Ilam village loop

111km

06:15

1,910m

This difficult 69.2-mile road cycling loop in Peak District National Park takes you past Ogston Reservoir, Carsington Water, and Ilam villag

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Elevation 140 m

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Monday 13 April

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

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Ilam Village and Monument

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Ilam Park & the Roaches loop from Buxton

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

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Ogston reservoir, Carsington Water and Ilam village loop

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