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Dovedale's stepping stones – Ilam Cross loop from Thorpe

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Derbyshire Dales

Dovedale's stepping stones – Ilam Cross loop from Thorpe

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Dovedale's stepping stones – Ilam Cross loop from Thorpe

00:53

7.81km

130m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

963 m

River Dove Path

Highlight • Trail

A bit bumpy section for a gravel bike but what a fantastic place to visit!

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2

1.23 km

Stepping Stones on the River Dove

Highlight • River

Stepping stones in the whole beauty. We went there when the water level was quite high for a proper bath haha

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3

1.40 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 …

Tip by

4

2.46 km

Public Footpath Sign to Ilam and Alstonefield

Highlight • Trail

5

2.61 km

View of Bunster Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good view of both Bunster hill and thorpe cloud, the fields are very boggy and muddy and tough going

Tip by

6

3.28 km

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 …

Tip by

7

5.32 km

Cheadle Milepost Near Coldwall Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Old mile post near Coldwall Bridge south of Thorpe. It marks eleven miles to Cheadle which is west of here in Staffordshire.

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8

5.74 km

Rest Spot by the River Dove

Highlight • River

B

7.81 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.06 km

1.69 km

1.35 km

651 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.23 km

1.44 km

1.35 km

1.30 km

397 m

< 100 m

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Monday 12 October

16°C

8°C

97 %

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