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Milldale – Dovedale Wood Loop from Ilam

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Milldale – Dovedale Wood Loop from Ilam

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March 19, 2021

Milldale – Dovedale Wood Loop from Ilam

Moderate

03:59

13.6km

3.4km/h

350m

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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.

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Parking

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2.51 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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3.28 km

Lover’s Leap, Dovedale

Highlight • Viewpoint

The only ascent/descent on the Dovedale trail up to Milldale.

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4.77 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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5.17 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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6.61 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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6.65 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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8.53 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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9.92 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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13.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

850 m

594 m

561 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

1.76 km

634 m

320 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Milldale – Dovedale Wood Loop from Ilam

Dovedale's stepping stones

Lover’s Leap, Dovedale

River Dove

Dove Holes Caves

Milldale

Polly's Cottage Café

Hall Dale

Dovedale Wood

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