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Ilam

Dove Holes Caves – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Ilam

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Ilam

Dove Holes Caves – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Ilam

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runners

Dove Holes Caves – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Ilam

02:25

18.5km

690m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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563 m

Ilam Park Tea Room

Highlight • Rest Area

The National Trust tearoom at Ilam Park has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Stop and grab a scone, coffee, ice cream or a light meal and then continue with …

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7.58 km

Dovedale Wood

Highlight • Natural

Dovedale Wood is picturesque woodland that rises steeply from the River Dove. It’s a tough climb through the trees but the rewards are worth it. Rocks and screes which are …

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8.58 km

Hall Dale

Highlight • Gorge

Hall Dale is a steep and narrow dry valley that runs from the hamlet of Stanshope into Dovedale. The top is characterised by steep grassy banks that become a riot …

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10.7 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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10.7 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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11.8 km

Baley Hill

Peak

13.0 km

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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15.7 km

Lover’s Leap, Dovedale

Highlight • Viewpoint

The only ascent/descent on the Dovedale trail up to Milldale.

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16.5 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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18.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.25 km

3.98 km

2.44 km

1.37 km

1.11 km

371 m

Surfaces

5.97 km

5.33 km

2.52 km

2.36 km

1.96 km

356 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

26°C

16°C

49 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Dove Holes Caves – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Ilam

Ilam Park Tea Room

Dovedale Wood

Hall Dale

Polly's Cottage Café

Milldale

Dove Holes Caves

Lover’s Leap, Dovedale

Dovedale's stepping stones

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