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Ilam & Dovedale loop from Alsop — Peak District National Park

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Ilam & Dovedale loop from Alsop — Peak District National Park

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Ilam & Dovedale loop from Alsop — Peak District National Park

05:02

17.9km

380m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: June 10, 2024

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.39 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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2.96 km

Ilam Rock

Highlight • Natural

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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3.73 km

Reynard’s Cave and Natural Arch

Highlight • Cave

Reynard’s Cave is located high up on the bank of Dovedale. The caves, formed by the erosion of limestone, were used as a shelter by hunters from around 13,000 BCE. …

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5.28 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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7.44 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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7.47 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 …

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8.37 km

Ilam Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Ilam Hall stands at the centre of the Ilam Park Estate. Built in the 16th century the hall was owned by the Port family for over 200 years. It was …

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8.59 km

Church of the Holy Cross, Ilam

Highlight • Historical Site

This church, which is dedicated to the Holy Cross (Latin "Santa Croce"), takes its patronage from the cross on which Jesus Christ died. The veneration of the Holy Cross goes …

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11.1 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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17.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.50 km

2.60 km

2.34 km

1.77 km

1.61 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.40 km

4.31 km

2.06 km

1.83 km

1.17 km

1.10 km

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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Ilam & Dovedale loop from Alsop — Peak District National Park

Dove Holes Caves

Ilam Rock

Reynard’s Cave and Natural Arch

Dovedale's stepping stones

Ilam Village and Ilam Hall

Ilam Cross

Ilam Hall

Church of the Holy Cross, Ilam

Cheadle Milepost Near Coldwall Bridge

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