Ilam Village and Monument – Clifton Village, Peak District loop from Ellastone

Ilam Village and Monument – Clifton Village, Peak District loop from Ellastone

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Ilam Village and Monument – Clifton Village, Peak District loop from Ellastone

02:41

46.3km

800m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.60 km

Northwoodcommon Wood

Forest

2.31 km

Ousley Wood

Forest

3.64 km

Stanton Church

Highlight • Religious Site

A great viewpoint is the reward for a long climb

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11.4 km

Throwley Hall Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Long climb on a narrow road that’s not too steep with some absolutely beautiful scenery, it passes through farmland so expect sheep and a bit of dust and dirt

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15.9 km

Ilam Village and Monument

Highlight • Bridge

Ilam is a beautiful little village. No shops to speak of except for an ice-cream van in the weekends when the sun is out. Most routes out involve a reasonable …

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17.9 km

View of Manifold Valley from Ilam Moor Lane

Highlight • Climb

Fairly long climb out of Ilam with lovely views over the Manifold valley once you get up to the top!

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27.3 km

River Dove Bridge at the Derbyshire–Staffordshire Border

Highlight • Bridge

Scenic little bridge over the river Dove that sits between the signs for Derbyshire (and a steep hill) on one side and Staffordshire and on the other

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28.8 km

An undeniably beautiful stretch of road, featuring a little gravel, a lot of sheep, a couple of gates and plenty of potholes. My absolute favourite road - definitely worth adding in on your next Peaks ride. 🐏

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38.4 km

River Dove

Lake

40.1 km

Clifton Village, Peak District

Highlight • Historical Site

This charming little village is located nearby to Ashbourne in Derbyshire. It's nestled in the picturesque countryside of the Peak District and is characterised by historic stone cottages and a …

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