Dovedale is renowned for its beautiful rock formations, created by water, ice and wind erosion over the millennia. Some of the exposed limestone has formed magnificent structures, towering above the valley floor. One such column is Ilam Rock, which rises 25 metres high and stands as a solitary pinnacle watching over the river, close to Ilam Rock Bridge. letsgopeakdistrict.co.uk/listing/dovedale

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Pinnacles dotted either side of the River Dove

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1. Ilam & Dovedale loop from Alsop — Peak District National Park

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2. Dove Holes Caves – Dovedale Stepping Stones loop from Alstonefield

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3. Dove Holes Caves – Milldale loop from Blore with Swinscoe

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430m

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

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Ilam Rock

1. Ilam & Dovedale loop from Alsop — Peak District National Park

2. Dove Holes Caves – Dovedale Stepping Stones loop from Alstonefield

3. Dove Holes Caves – Milldale loop from Blore with Swinscoe

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