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Dovedale – Milldale Loop from Alstonefield

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Dovedale – Milldale Loop from Alstonefield

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June 19, 2021

Dovedale – Milldale Loop from Alstonefield

Moderate

04:03

14.4km

3.6km/h

290m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.91 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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8.79 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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9.64 km

Lover’s Leap, Dovedale

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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11.1 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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11.5 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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13.0 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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13.0 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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14.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

1.43 km

301 m

260 m

251 m

Surfaces

9.88 km

1.65 km

1.58 km

760 m

518 m

Route Details

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Dovedale – Milldale Loop from Alstonefield

Ilam Cross

Dovedale's stepping stones

Lover’s Leap, Dovedale

River Dove

Dove Holes Caves

Milldale

Polly's Cottage Café

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