Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

Tissington and Lea Hall CP

Dove Holes Caves – Tissington Village loop from Tissington

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

Tissington and Lea Hall CP

Dove Holes Caves – Tissington Village loop from Tissington

Moderate

4.3

(7)

hikers

Dove Holes Caves – Tissington Village loop from Tissington

03:04

10.2km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

36 m

Yew Tree Well

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the most celebrated events in the village is the annual Well Dressing festival, a unique and tradition that dates back centuries.

What is Well Dressing? Well dressing is an ancient custom that involves decorating wells and springs with intricate and beautiful designs made from natural materials such as flowers, petals, leaves, and seeds.

Some suggest the tradition began after Tissington escaped the Black Death, with villagers attributing their survival to the purity of their water supply.

Pagan Origins: Another theory suggests the custom may have roots in pagan practices of offering thanks to the gods of wells and springs

The festival usually takes place during Ascension Week, a religious observance that occurs 40 days after Easter Sunday.

Tip by

3.03 km

Lover's Leap Path and View of Dovedale

Highlight • Trail

This path leads uphill from the Lover's Leap viewpoint in Dove Dale. As you get higher and leave the trees, the views open up of the Dove Dale Valley, Bunster Hill opposite and Thorpe Cloud to the south (left).

Tip by

4.39 km

Boardwalk Along the River, Peak District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Much narrower here. Still passable with a pram.

Tip by

4.75 km

Rocky Cliff

Highlight • Climb

Walking down Dovedale gives opportunity to see many different caves and rock formations this one has a plaque on it giving some information

Tip by

4.89 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 valley floor. One such column is Ilam Rock, which rises 82 feet (25 m) high and stands as a solitary pinnacle watching over the river, close to Ilam Rock Bridge. For more, see: letsgopeakdistrict.co.uk/listing/dovedale

Tip by

4.94 km

River Dove

Highlight • River

Lovely to hear the river and see a heron on quiet days. Does get busy after 10am.

Tip by

5.46 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.

Tip by

10.2 km

Tissington Village

Highlight • Settlement

Tissington Village, located in England's Peak District, is a picturesque hamlet known for its well-preserved historic cottages, charming tea rooms, and an annual well dressing tradition. It embodies the quintessential charm of English countryside life.

Tip by

10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.25 km

1.49 km

340 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.69 km

2.29 km

1.94 km

1.27 km

538 m

153 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

21°C

10°C

46 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

Want to know more?

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Moderate

4.8

1,994

Monsal Head & Deep Dale loop from Ashford in the Water

02:43h

9.50km

220m

Moderate

4.8

2,563

Frogatt, Curbar and White Edge Red Deer Circular Walk

02:32h

9.24km

150m

Hard

4.8

2,151

The Roaches to Lud's Church — Peak District National Park

03:24h

11.3km

330m

Moderate

4.7

2,147

The Roaches & Lud's Church loop

03:39h

12.6km

310m

Moderate

4.6

1,144

Dovedale loop to Milldale from Ilam — Peak District National Park

03:41h

12.9km

280m

Moderate

4.7

1,527

Aldery Cliff to Hollins Hill loop — Peak District National Park

04:03h

13.3km

460m

Moderate

4.7

1,196

Dragon's Back loop from Longnor — Peak District National Park

04:23h

14.5km

450m

Moderate

4.6

983

Dove Dale, Mill Dale & Hall Dale loop

03:26h

11.5km

330m

Moderate

4.8

2,311

Carsington Water circular

03:16h

12.4km

110m

Moderate

4.8

2,290

Carsington Water Loop

03:14h

12.2km

120m

Moderate

4.7

1,295

Bakewell & Hassop on the Monsal Trail loop — Peak District National Park

01:37h

5.95km

80m

Moderate

4.7

1,060

Bakewell and Monsal Trail Loop

01:28h

5.40km

80m

Dove Holes Caves – Tissington Village loop from Tissington

Yew Tree Well

Lover's Leap Path and View of Dovedale

Boardwalk Along the River, Peak District National Park

Rocky Cliff

Ilam Rock

River Dove

Dove Holes Caves

Tissington Village

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️