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The Tissington Trail & Dove Dale loop from Ashbourne — Peak District National Park

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The Tissington Trail & Dove Dale loop from Ashbourne — Peak District National Park

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The Tissington Trail & Dove Dale loop from Ashbourne — Peak District National Park

06:30

23.8km

360m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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737 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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6.86 km

Tissington Trail Snack Kiosk

Highlight • Rest Area

A popular stop on the Tissington Trail. Open from 10:00 - 16:30 every day. Serves good easy tack away food and drinks. There is also a toilet.

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15.0 km

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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16.6 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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20.7 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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23.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.1 km

1.39 km

1.07 km

872 m

258 m

111 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

6.55 km

2.27 km

1.98 km

1.60 km

905 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

22°C

11°C

44 %

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The Tissington Trail & Dove Dale loop from Ashbourne — Peak District National Park

Ashbourne Tunnel

Tissington Trail Snack Kiosk

Reynard’s Cave and Natural Arch

Dovedale's stepping stones

View of Mapleton from the River Dove

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