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Newton Grange CP

Fishpond Bank – Milldale loop from Eaton and Alsop CP

Easy

4.5

(2)

29

hikers

Fishpond Bank – Milldale loop from Eaton and Alsop CP

01:53

6.31km

170m

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: October 14, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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164 m

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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2

1.47 km

Lovely little spot with crossroads of multiple footpaths.

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3

4.46 km

Polly's Cottage Café

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Great place to stop, grab a brew or some food/ice cream and sit by the river. Wonderful owner.

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4

4.47 km

Milldale

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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

4.51 km

Viator's Bridge

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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

4.63 km

View Over Milldale

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Quite a steep descent into Milldale providing a nice overview of the village.

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7

5.66 km

Hillside View

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8

6.25 km

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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6.31 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.95 km

1.35 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.15 km

1.38 km

1.36 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

9°C

5°C

88 %

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