Ashbourne Tunnel – Ilam Village and Monument loop from Ashbourne

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Ashbourne Tunnel – Ilam Village and Monument loop from Ashbourne

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Ashbourne Tunnel – Ilam Village and Monument loop from Ashbourne

01:51

17.2km

270m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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203 m

The Station Hotel and Tunnel, Ashbourne

Highlight • Settlement

The Station Hotel was built in 1901 following the construction of the railway line and Station in 1896.
The hotel had previously been called the Clifton Hotel, the Brookfield Hotel, and the Beresford Arms.

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427 m

Ashbourne Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Ashbourne is a nice city. The drive through the long tunnel is impressive. I was amazed by the crowded bike station at the tunnel exit and the bike traffic on the trail.

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779 m

Ashbourne Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

There are a few of the old train tunnels local to here, its at the very start of the Tissington Trail, you can see the end for those of you …

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3.11 km

Okeover Arms

Highlight • Restaurant

Pub with full menu and outside sitting area with good views towards Oakover Hall. Good place to stop for a pint and food when on a walk or cycle ride.

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9.00 km

Ilam Village and Monument

Highlight • Bridge

Ilam is a beautiful little village. No shops to speak of except for an ice-cream van in the weekends when the sun is out. Most routes out involve a reasonable …

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9.07 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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10.1 km

Blore Pastures Wood

Forest

14.0 km

View of Mapleton from the River Dove

Highlight • River

Mapleton is a pretty Derbyshire village just south of the Peak District National Park. It's close to the River Dove and makes a nice loop from Ashbourne if you walk …

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