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Dove Holes Caves – Dovedale Stepping Stones loop from Thorpe CP

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Dove Holes Caves – Dovedale Stepping Stones loop from Thorpe CP

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Dove Holes Caves – Dovedale Stepping Stones loop from Thorpe CP

01:59

7.38km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 6, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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789 m

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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1.58 km

Lover’s Leap, Dovedale

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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2.51 km

Boardwalk Along the River, Peak District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Much narrower here. Still passable with a pram.

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3.01 km

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 …

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3.07 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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3.69 km

Mill Dale Caves

Highlight • River

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

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3.81 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.

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5.64 km

Dovedale Stepping Stones

Highlight (Segment) • River

Gets very busy at weekends..best to go during the week

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7.38 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.82 km

1.16 km

399 m

Surfaces

5.40 km

1.16 km

650 m

170 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

3°C

20 %

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Dove Holes Caves – Dovedale Stepping Stones loop from Thorpe CP

Dovedale's stepping stones

Lover’s Leap, Dovedale

Boardwalk Along the River, Peak District National Park

Ilam Rock

River Dove

Mill Dale Caves

Dove Holes Caves

Dovedale Stepping Stones

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