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Dovedale – Milldale Loop from Ilam

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Dovedale – Milldale Loop from Ilam

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August 18, 2022

Dovedale – Milldale Loop from Ilam

Moderate

03:52

13.2km

3.4km/h

330m

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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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Start point

Parking

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160 m

Church of the Holy Cross, Ilam

Highlight • Historical Site

This church, which is dedicated to the Holy Cross (Latin "Santa Croce"), takes its patronage from the cross on which Jesus Christ died. The veneration of the Holy Cross goes …

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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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5.28 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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6.61 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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8.71 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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9.64 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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12.7 km

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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13.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

638 m

611 m

474 m

436 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

820 m

516 m

433 m

427 m

216 m

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Dovedale – Milldale Loop from Ilam

Church of the Holy Cross, Ilam

Dovedale's stepping stones

Dove Holes Caves

Milldale

Hall Dale

Dovedale Wood

Ilam Village and Ilam Hall

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