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Staffordshire Moorlands

Ilam

Dovedale's stepping stones – Dovedale loop from Ilam

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Ilam

Dovedale's stepping stones – Dovedale loop from Ilam

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Dovedale's stepping stones – Dovedale loop from Ilam

01:09

4.22km

60m

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: April 19, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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44 m

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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814 m

View of Bunster Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good view of both Bunster hill and thorpe cloud, the fields are very boggy and muddy and tough going

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962 m

Public Footpath Sign to Ilam and Alstonefield

Highlight • Trail

1.31 km

Dovedale Public Footpath

Highlight • Trail

this is a fairly hard route.

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1.40 km

Izaak Walton Gauging Station and Weir

Highlight • Bridge

This weir was constructed by the Trent River Authority in 1969. Its purpose is to measure continually the flow of water in the River Dove.

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2.03 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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2.74 km

Dovedale

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is the easier side of the river Dove, with a surfaced trail leading from the car park to the famous stepping stones. You can make this a loop by …

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4.17 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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4.22 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.11 km

972 m

753 m

355 m

Surfaces

1.72 km

1.41 km

798 m

152 m

114 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 24 June

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Dovedale's stepping stones – Dovedale loop from Ilam

Ilam Village and Ilam Hall

View of Bunster Hill

Public Footpath Sign to Ilam and Alstonefield

Dovedale Public Footpath

Izaak Walton Gauging Station and Weir

Dovedale's stepping stones

Dovedale

Ilam Cross

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