Hall Dale – Dove Holes Caves loop from Alstonefield

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Alstonefield

Hall Dale – Dove Holes Caves loop from Alstonefield

Easy

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Hall Dale – Dove Holes Caves loop from Alstonefield

01:32

5.28km

130m

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: August 23, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

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Parking

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2.14 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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2.81 km

Natural Weir on the River in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

3.05 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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3.36 km

Wishing Tree Stump with Coins

Highlight • Natural

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

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3.56 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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3.67 km

Mill Dale Caves

Highlight • River

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

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3.88 km

Ravens Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

4.88 km

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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