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Staffordshire Moorlands

Ilam

Dove Holes Caves – Ilam Village and Ilam Hall loop from Ilam

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Ilam

Dove Holes Caves – Ilam Village and Ilam Hall loop from Ilam

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Dove Holes Caves – Ilam Village and Ilam Hall loop from Ilam

03:24

11.3km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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56 m

Ilam Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

If you visit Ilam then you can't miss its landmark... The Ilam Cross. It stands on a 3 step plinth in the centre of a roundabout in the village and …

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694 m

Viewpoint

3.30 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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3.63 km

Natural Weir on the River in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

3.86 km

River Dove

Highlight • River

Lovely to hear the river and see a heron on quiet days. Does get busy after 10am.

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4.37 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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4.49 km

Mill Dale Caves

Highlight • River

very busy on the first few miles , but great solo after 7 miles

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5.69 km

Viator's Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The picturesque narrow stone bridge in Milldale has been in use since the Medieval period, when it was crossed by a packhorse route used for transporting fabrics from the mills …

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11.2 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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11.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.71 km

4.45 km

680 m

425 m

Surfaces

3.34 km

2.79 km

2.05 km

1.39 km

869 m

830 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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Dove Holes Caves – Ilam Village and Ilam Hall loop from Ilam

Ilam Cross

Dovedale Wood

Natural Weir on the River in Peak District National Park

River Dove

Dove Holes Caves

Mill Dale Caves

Viator's Bridge

Ilam Village and Ilam Hall

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