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Dovedale's stepping stones – Dove Holes Caves loop from Thorpe

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Dovedale's stepping stones – Dove Holes Caves loop from Thorpe

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Dovedale's stepping stones – Dove Holes Caves loop from Thorpe

03:01

27.2km

360m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.05 km

Dovedale's stepping stones

Highlight • River

The Stepping Stones make for a quirky crossing of the River Dove. In the middle of the stones, be sure to look around and admire the stunning scenery. The stones …

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3.60 km

Reynard’s Cave and Natural Arch

Highlight • Cave

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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3.94 km

Cave Entrance

6.31 km

Polly's Cottage Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great place to stop, grab a brew or some food/ice cream and sit by the river. Wonderful owner.

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6.32 km

Milldale

Highlight • Settlement

Milldale is a secluded village in an attractive location. Lots of visitors come up from Dovedale though. There's a small local shop that sells sandwiches, ice creams and hot drinks. …

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7.35 km

Fishpond Bank

Highlight • Trail

Fishpond Bank is a particularly pretty stretch of Wolfescote Dale. In spring and summer, the bank bursts into a riot of colour with wildflowers. And, of course, the River Dove …

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8.86 km

Iron Tors

Nature Reserve

10.7 km

Wolfscote Dale NNR

Nature Reserve

11.3 km

River Dove Bridge at the Derbyshire–Staffordshire Border

Highlight • Bridge

Scenic little bridge over the river Dove that sits between the signs for Derbyshire (and a steep hill) on one side and Staffordshire and on the other

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21.9 km

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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27.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.5 km

3.45 km

3.16 km

1.10 km

Surfaces

8.93 km

8.75 km

4.02 km

2.87 km

2.64 km

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Monday 13 July

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Dovedale's stepping stones – Dove Holes Caves loop from Thorpe

Dovedale's stepping stones

Reynard’s Cave and Natural Arch

Polly's Cottage Café

Milldale

Fishpond Bank

River Dove

River Dove Bridge at the Derbyshire–Staffordshire Border

Dove Holes Caves

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