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Dovedale – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Ashbourne

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Dovedale – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Ashbourne

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Dovedale – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Ashbourne

03:04

11.4km

150m

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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19 m

Church of St Mary, Mapleton

Highlight • Historical Site

It is an 18th century church, of limestone, small, aisleless and endearingly idiosyncratic with a squat west tower which carries a dome, surmounted by a disproportionately large lantern (this in …

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263 m

View of Mapleton from the River Dove

Highlight • River

Mapleton is a pretty Derbyshire village just south of the Peak District National Park. It's close to the River Dove and makes a nice loop from Ashbourne if you walk …

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4.62 km

Dovedale Public Footpath

Highlight • Trail

this is a fairly hard route.

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4.72 km

Izaak Walton Gauging Station and Weir

Highlight • Bridge

This weir was constructed by the Trent River Authority in 1969. Its purpose is to measure continually the flow of water in the River Dove.

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4.91 km

Dovedale

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is the easier side of the river Dove, with a surfaced trail leading from the car park to the famous stepping stones. You can make this a loop by …

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5.63 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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6.54 km

Thorpe Cloud Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely place, but busy.

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7.92 km

The Old Dog

Highlight • Restaurant

The Old Dog offers unfussy food and drinks in a relaxing atmosphere. It's a family run pub with great walks from the door. They are dog and muddy walker friendly. …

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11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.22 km

2.83 km

2.21 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.81 km

2.32 km

1.57 km

989 m

343 m

325 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Dovedale – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Ashbourne

Church of St Mary, Mapleton

View of Mapleton from the River Dove

Dovedale Public Footpath

Izaak Walton Gauging Station and Weir

Dovedale

Dovedale's stepping stones

Thorpe Cloud Summit

The Old Dog

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