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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Fishpond Bank – Milldale loop from Alstonefield

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Fishpond Bank – Milldale loop from Alstonefield

Easy

4.7

(3)

34

hikers

Fishpond Bank – Milldale loop from Alstonefield

01:38

5.69km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.80 km

Coldeaton Bridge over the River Dove

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely little spot with crossroads of multiple footpaths.

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2

3.11 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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3

3.23 km

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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4

4.14 km

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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5

4.18 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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6

4.21 km

Stone Bridge and Difficult Path in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Trail

7

4.24 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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8

5.30 km

St Peter's Church, Peak District

Highlight • Historical Site

The church offers a serve yourself hot tea and coffee during opening hours (9 to 5). There is a donation pot there.

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B

5.69 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.87 km

1.74 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.23 km

1.76 km

1.69 km

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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