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Derbyshire Dales

Lover’s Leap, Dovedale – River Dove loop from Thorpe CP

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Derbyshire Dales

Lover’s Leap, Dovedale – River Dove loop from Thorpe CP

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Lover’s Leap, Dovedale – River Dove loop from Thorpe CP

00:53

7.66km

130m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 1, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

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1.27 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

2.06 km

Lover’s Leap, Dovedale

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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3

2.78 km

Riverside Gravel Path

Highlight • River

Nice place for a steady gravel ride, no challenging terrain, just beware the walkers and the duck boarding.

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4

3.55 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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5

3.59 km

Dovedale Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Dove Dale is a steep sided limestone valley in the southern Peak District National Park. The River Dove flows down the valley and a brilliant trail runs along the eastern …

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5.99 km

Stepping Stones on the River Dove

Highlight • River

Stepping stones in the whole beauty. We went there when the water level was quite high for a proper bath haha

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7

6.26 km

River Dove Path

Highlight • Trail

A bit bumpy section for a gravel bike but what a fantastic place to visit!

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7.66 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.11 km

1.80 km

713 m

Surfaces

3.93 km

1.69 km

797 m

535 m

419 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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9°C

70 %

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