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Milldale – Dove Holes Caves loop from Newton Grange CP

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Milldale – Dove Holes Caves loop from Newton Grange CP

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Milldale – Dove Holes Caves loop from Newton Grange CP

02:09

7.40km

180m

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: April 19, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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16 m

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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53 m

Viator's Bridge

Highlight • Monument

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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1.26 km

Mill Dale Caves

Highlight • River

very busy on the first few miles , but great solo after 7 miles

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1.37 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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1.57 km

Wishing Tree Stump with Coins

Highlight • Natural

Interesting and stumps like this are becoming frequently spotted around Dovedale.

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1.88 km

River Dove

Highlight • River

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

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2.12 km

Natural Weir on the River in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

2.79 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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7.40 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.42 km

2.04 km

1.94 km

Surfaces

2.56 km

2.05 km

1.91 km

652 m

231 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

3°C

16 %

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Milldale – Dove Holes Caves loop from Newton Grange CP

Milldale

Viator's Bridge

Mill Dale Caves

Dove Holes Caves

Wishing Tree Stump with Coins

River Dove

Natural Weir on the River in Peak District National Park

Hall Dale

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