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Stepping Stones Dove Dale – Milldale Loop from Ilam

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Stepping Stones Dove Dale – Milldale Loop from Ilam

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September 18, 2021

Stepping Stones Dove Dale – Milldale Loop from Ilam

Moderate

03:33

13.3km

3.7km/h

150m

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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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492 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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626 m

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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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 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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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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13.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

507 m

323 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

570 m

521 m

402 m

383 m

211 m

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Stepping Stones Dove Dale – Milldale Loop from Ilam

Ilam Village and Ilam Hall

Ilam Cross

Dovedale's stepping stones

Lover’s Leap, Dovedale

River Dove

Dove Holes Caves

Milldale

Polly's Cottage Café

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