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Dovedale – Milldale Loop from Ilam

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Dovedale – Milldale Loop from Ilam

Rick E planned a hike

December 22, 2021

Dovedale – Milldale Loop from Ilam

Hard

06:17

22.1km

3.5km/h

480m

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Overview

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

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.23 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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3.08 km

Lover’s Leap, Dovedale

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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4.96 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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6.41 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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6.44 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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17.6 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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19.0 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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22.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.9 km

2.16 km

2.12 km

559 m

251 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

2.64 km

1.67 km

1.15 km

1.09 km

790 m

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Dovedale – Milldale Loop from Ilam

Dovedale's stepping stones

Lover’s Leap, Dovedale

Dove Holes Caves

Milldale

Polly's Cottage Café

Hall Dale

Dovedale Wood

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