The picturesque village of Ilam (eye-lamb) nestles beside the River Manifold in the Staffordshire Peak District among limestone hills. It sits in the Peak District National Park on the Staffordshire border with Derbyshire, close to the famous Dovedale valley. It has Alpine style cottages, a church and river and is set against the backdrop of Bunster Hill, Thorpe Cloud and the steep and tumbling pastures. There is a youth hostel at Ilam Hall, set within Ilam Park, cared for by the National Trust.

Bilal

July 1, 2020

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Lovely grounds to walk around and a base to set out on walks around dovedale.

Jana

August 30, 2025

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Parked at the YMCA which also offers a cafe and toilets and ventured along the river and up the bank to the stepping stones. Beautiful landscape but little busy at times.

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3. Dove Holes Caves – Wolfscote Dale loop from Thorpe CP

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

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Ilam Village and Ilam Hall

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

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