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Thorpe Cloud – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Fenny Bentley

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Thorpe Cloud – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Fenny Bentley

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Thorpe Cloud – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Fenny Bentley

03:22

11.6km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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395 m

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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1.77 km

Thorpe Cloud Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely place, but busy.

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1.88 km

Thorpe Cloud

Highlight • Climb

Thorpe Cloud rises proudly from Dovedale and affords breathtaking views over the River Dove, Bunster Hill, Ilam and beyond. It has a distinctive conical shape and is a popular summit …

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2.89 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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4.61 km

Boardwalk Along the River, Peak District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Much narrower here. Still passable with a pram.

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5.11 km

Dovedale is renowned for its beautiful rock formations, created by water, ice and wind erosion over the millennia. Some of the exposed limestone has formed magnificent structures, towering above the …

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5.68 km

Dove Holes Caves

Highlight • Historical Site

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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7.94 km

Lover's Leap Path and View of Dovedale

Highlight • Trail

This path leads uphill from the Lover's Leap viewpoint in Dove Dale. As you get higher and leave the trees, the views open up of the Dove Dale Valley, Bunster Hill opposite and Thorpe Cloud to the south (left).

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11.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.54 km

3.19 km

1.50 km

215 m

102 m

Surfaces

4.24 km

3.46 km

1.87 km

1.77 km

137 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

23°C

12°C

3 %

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Thorpe Cloud – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Fenny Bentley

The Old Dog

Thorpe Cloud Summit

Thorpe Cloud

Dovedale's stepping stones

Boardwalk Along the River, Peak District National Park

Ilam Rock

Dove Holes Caves

Lover's Leap Path and View of Dovedale

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