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West Midlands Region
Staffordshire
Staffordshire Moorlands
Blore With Swinscoe

Thorpe Cloud – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Dovedale

Moderate

4.8

(12)

221

hikers

Thorpe Cloud – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Dovedale

02:30

8.36km

260m

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 8, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.03 km

Ilam Hall Weir

Highlight • Viewpoint

After entering Ilam Hall by Church divert left and follow route stairs to bridge and weir with view of Ilam hall to the right.

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2

1.28 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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3

1.65 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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4

1.75 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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2.38 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

6

3.42 km

Thorpe Cloud — West Path

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

gets very slippy when wet

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7

4.23 km

Thorpe Cloud Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely place, but busy.

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8

4.33 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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9

5.34 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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8.36 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.25 km

2.54 km

1.72 km

684 m

145 m

Surfaces

3.16 km

2.02 km

910 m

767 m

465 m

214 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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