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Newton Grange CP

Mill Dale Caves – Dove Holes Caves loop from Newton Grange CP

Easy

4.8

(15)

95

hikers

Mill Dale Caves – Dove Holes Caves loop from Newton Grange CP

01:40

5.74km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

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528 m

Viator's Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The picturesque narrow stone bridge in Milldale has been in use since the Medieval period, when it was crossed by a packhorse route used for transporting fabrics from the mills …

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2

1.52 km

Ravens Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

3

1.73 km

Mill Dale Caves

Highlight • River

very busy on the first few miles , but great solo after 7 miles

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4

1.85 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.

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5

2.04 km

Wishing Tree Stump with Coins

Highlight • Natural

Interesting and stumps like this are becoming frequently spotted around Dovedale.

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6

2.36 km

River Dove

Highlight • River

Lovely to hear the river and see a heron on quiet days. Does get busy after 10am.

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7

2.59 km

8

3.26 km

Hall Dale

Highlight • Gorge

Hall Dale is a steep and narrow dry valley that runs from the hamlet of Stanshope into Dovedale. The top is characterised by steep grassy banks that become a riot …

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5.74 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.03 km

2.71 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.70 km

1.94 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Saturday 14 November

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