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From Thorpe to Ilam

From Thorpe to Ilam

Jon planned a run

January 28, 2022

From Thorpe to Ilam

Hard

03:11

34.6km

5:31/km

850m

840m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Includes an off-grid segment

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After 1.16 km for 404 m

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Parking

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1.16 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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1.56 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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2.34 km

Dovedale Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Dove Dale is a steep sided limestone valley in the southern Peak District National Park. The River Dove flows down the valley and a brilliant trail runs along the eastern …

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2.85 km

Lover's Leap Path and View of Dovedale

Highlight • Trail

This path leads uphill from the Lover's Leap viewpoint in Dove Dale. As you get higher and leave the trees, the views open up of the Dove Dale Valley, Bunster Hill opposite and Thorpe Cloud to the south (left).

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19.1 km

Trig point at Ecton Hill summit

Highlight • Summit

Ecton Hill summit reaches an altitude of 369m. It's also known locally as "Hollow Hill" due to the extensive mining operations that have gone on here for centuries. The ground …

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20.9 km

Wetton Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

A gently rising hill to get started on the path to more vigorous running, you could even make a day of this area as there are so many other things to see and do here.

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23.2 km

Wetton Hill Footpath

Highlight • Natural Monument

24.7 km

Thor's Cave

Highlight • Cave

The views alone are worth the trek up, especially those past the cave and up at the cloud. You'll need a buddy to help you scramble the last section into …

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29.9 km

Ruins

34.6 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.1 km

3.33 km

1.24 km

1.06 km

459 m

344 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.6 km

3.70 km

2.48 km

2.11 km

2.08 km

1.64 km

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From Thorpe to Ilam

Thorpe Cloud

Dovedale's stepping stones

Dovedale Trail

Lover's Leap Path and View of Dovedale

Trig point at Ecton Hill summit

Wetton Hill

Wetton Hill Footpath

Thor's Cave

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