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Milldale – Wolfscote Dale loop from Alstonefield

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Milldale – Wolfscote Dale loop from Alstonefield

Hard

4.3

(3)

runners

Milldale – Wolfscote Dale loop from Alstonefield

02:56

25.5km

620m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 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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28 m

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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944 m

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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1.06 km

Fishpond Bank

Highlight • Trail

Fishpond Bank is a particularly pretty stretch of Wolfescote Dale. In spring and summer, the bank bursts into a riot of colour with wildflowers. And, of course, the River Dove …

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2.57 km

Iron Tors

Nature Reserve

4.50 km

Wolfscote Dale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wolfscote Dale is an idyllic limestone dale, close to Hartington. The crystalline River Dove flows through the heart of this steep-sided dale, which has dramatic screes, cliffs and caves towering …

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4.97 km

River Dove

Highlight • Natural Monument

14.4 km

Scenic Path in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

18.4 km

Ruins

20.1 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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25.5 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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25.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.7 km

4.95 km

1.28 km

422 m

179 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

5.39 km

2.59 km

1.87 km

1.17 km

1.14 km

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Milldale – Wolfscote Dale loop from Alstonefield

Milldale

River Dove Bridge at the Derbyshire–Staffordshire Border

Fishpond Bank

Wolfscote Dale

River Dove

Scenic Path in Peak District National Park

Wetton Hill

Polly's Cottage Café

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