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Staffordshire Moorlands

Dovedale's stepping stones – Wolfscote Dale loop from Alstonefield

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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Dovedale's stepping stones – Wolfscote Dale loop from Alstonefield

Hard

4.6

(27)

158

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Dovedale's stepping stones – Wolfscote Dale loop from Alstonefield

06:40

24.1km

410m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.28 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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2

2.63 km

Dove Holes Caves

Highlight • Historical Site

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.

Tip by

3.72 km

Dovedale National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

4

7.29 km

Ilam Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

If you visit Ilam then you can't miss its landmark... The Ilam Cross. It stands on a 3 step plinth in the centre of a roundabout in the village and …

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5

7.39 km

Ilam Village and Ilam Hall

Highlight • Religious Site

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 …

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6

9.37 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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7

18.0 km

Wolfscote Dale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wolfscote Dale is an idyllic limestone dale, close to Hartington. The crystalline River Dove flows through the heart of this steep-sided dale, which has dramatic screes, cliffs and caves towering …

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8

19.0 km

Wolfscote Dale Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful view down Wolfscote Dale.

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9

19.8 km

Wooden bridges in Beresford Dale

Highlight • Bridge

Beresford Dale is absolutely beautiful. The sparkling river flows over multiple weirs and is flanked by stunning limestone cliffs. Emerald green foliage adorns the whole area and the ambience is …

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22.5 km

Carrie's Wood

Forest

B

24.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

2.73 km

2.68 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.06 km

4.67 km

4.58 km

2.85 km

2.37 km

591 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Comments

June 17, 2022,Four dale Friday: Dove, Mill, Wolfscote and Hall

Classic Peak District hike and a fabulous way to spend the Friday heatwave.

May 17, 2025,Thorpe Cloud – Dovedale loop from Hartington

What a amazing hike with some Absolutely stunning views recommended to anyone

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