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Dovedale loop from Ilam to Milldale — Dovedale National Nature Reserve

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Dovedale loop from Ilam to Milldale — Dovedale National Nature Reserve

Sam Hardwick planned a hike

August 24, 2023

Dovedale loop from Ilam to Milldale — Dovedale National Nature Reserve

Moderate

03:55

13.3km

3.4km/h

330m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

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Start point

Parking

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644 m

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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2.28 km

View of Thorpe Cloud

Highlight • Summit

The hill is open access land, but I'd stick to the ridges where possible for the best views.

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3.39 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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4.92 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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5.69 km

Ilam Rock

Highlight • Natural

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 …

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6.26 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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7.59 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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8.56 km

Raven Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

9.63 km

Dovedale Wood

Highlight • Natural

Dovedale Wood is picturesque woodland that rises steeply from the River Dove. It’s a tough climb through the trees but the rewards are worth it. Rocks and screes which are …

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13.2 km

Ilam Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Ilam Hall stands at the centre of the Ilam Park Estate. Built in the 16th century the hall was owned by the Port family for over 200 years. It was …

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13.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.75 km

1.81 km

633 m

454 m

363 m

330 m

Surfaces

4.24 km

4.08 km

2.58 km

1.55 km

570 m

324 m

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Dovedale loop from Ilam to Milldale — Dovedale National Nature Reserve

Ilam Village and Ilam Hall

View of Thorpe Cloud

Dovedale's stepping stones

Reynard’s Cave and Natural Arch

Ilam Rock

Dove Holes Caves

Milldale

Raven Tor

Dovedale Wood

Ilam Hall

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