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Staffordshire Moorlands

Ilam

Thorpe Cloud — West Path – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Newton Grange CP

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Ilam

Thorpe Cloud — West Path – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Newton Grange CP

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Thorpe Cloud — West Path – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Newton Grange CP

01:47

6.48km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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73 m

Cave Entrance in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

187 m

Boardwalk Along the River, Peak District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Much narrower here. Still passable with a pram.

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458 m

Reynard’s Cave and Natural Arch

Highlight • Cave

Reynard’s Cave is located high up on the bank of Dovedale. The caves, formed by the erosion of limestone, were used as a shelter by hunters from around 13,000 BCE. …

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1.22 km

Lover’s Leap, Dovedale

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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3.45 km

Thorpe Cloud — West Path

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

gets very slippy when wet

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4.08 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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4.71 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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6.48 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.42 km

1.51 km

551 m

Surfaces

3.44 km

1.40 km

897 m

543 m

197 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

9°C

71 %

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Thorpe Cloud — West Path – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Newton Grange CP

Cave Entrance in Peak District National Park

Boardwalk Along the River, Peak District National Park

Reynard’s Cave and Natural Arch

Lover’s Leap, Dovedale

Thorpe Cloud — West Path

Izaak Walton Gauging Station and Weir

Dovedale's stepping stones

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