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June 23, 2020
Stepping stones – Dovedale Loop from Ilam
Moderate
02:39
8.99km
3.4km/h
230m
230m
Overview
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Waypoints
A
Start point
Parking
1
3.58 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 …
Tip by
2
4.05 km
River Dove
Highlight • River
Lovely to hear the river and see a heron on quiet days. Does get busy after 10am.
Tip by
3
4.86 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. …
Tip by
4
5.61 km
Lover’s Leap, Dovedale
Highlight • Viewpoint
The only ascent/descent on the Dovedale trail up to Milldale.
Tip by
5
6.20 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 …
Tip by
B
8.99 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.37 km
605 m
564 m
428 m
Surfaces
6.88 km
1.61 km
475 m
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Highest point (310 m)
Lowest point (140 m)
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