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Milldale – Dovedale Wood Loop from Alstonefield

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Milldale – Dovedale Wood Loop from Alstonefield

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June 19, 2021

Milldale – Dovedale Wood Loop from Alstonefield

Moderate

03:25

11.6km

3.4km/h

310m

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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 accessible with public transport.

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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27 m

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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63 m

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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1.51 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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1.91 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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3.39 km

Lover’s Leap, Dovedale

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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4.16 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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4.73 km

Thorpe Cloud

Highlight • Climb

Thorpe Cloud rises proudly from Dovedale and affords breathtaking views over the River Dove, Bunster Hill, Ilam and beyond. It has a distinctive conical shape and is a popular summit …

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9.53 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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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

311 m

159 m

107 m

Surfaces

6.85 km

2.20 km

202 m

Route Details

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Milldale – Dovedale Wood Loop from Alstonefield

Polly's Cottage Café

Milldale

Dove Holes Caves

River Dove

Lover’s Leap, Dovedale

Dovedale's stepping stones

Thorpe Cloud

Dovedale Wood

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