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Stepping Stones across the River Dove in Dove Dale
The White Peak Area,
The Peak District National Park,
Staffordshire/Derbyshire, England

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Brian Lunn (2 of 9)

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Walk s103 Milldale and The River Dove from Dove Dale

Beautiful riverside stroll

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.25 miles (10 km)
Ascent:	623ft (190m)
Time:	3 hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk s103 Milldale and The River Dove from Dove Dale pdf

Route Summary:

Dove Dale - The River Dove - Stepping Stones - Lover's Leap - Tissington Spires - Shaplow Dale,Natural Arch - Raynard's Cave - Upper Taylor's Wood - Dove Holes - Viator's Bridge - Milldale - Achas Bank - Hall Dale - Hurt's Wood - Ilam Rock - Jacob's Ladder (Dove Dale) - Dove Dale Wood - Dovedale Castle - Dove Dale

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Walk s180 Dove Dale and Ilam Tops from Milldale

An beautiful riverside stroll with fantastic views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.75 miles (11 km)
Ascent:	623ft (190m)
Time:	3.25hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk s180 Dove Dale and Ilam Tops from Milldale pdf

Route Summary:

Milldale - Dove Dale - Viator's Bridge - River Dove - Dove Holes - Upper Taylor's Wood - Pickering Tor,Raynard's Cave - Natural Arch - Sharplow Dale - Jacob's Ladder (Dove Dale) - Lover's Leap - Twelve Apostles - Dove Dale Castle - Thorpe Cloud - Ilam - Ilamtops Farm - Ilam Tops - Ilam Rock - Hall Dale - Raven's Tor - Achas Bank - Milldale

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Walk s187 Blore and Coldwall Bridge from Ilam

An easy stroll with one short steep climb

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.75 miles (7.5 km)
Ascent:	754ft (230m)
Time:	2½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk s187 Blore and Coldwall Bridge from Ilam pdf

Route Summary:

Ilam - Ilam Country Park - River Manifold - Lower Dove Dale - Upper Musden - Hazelton Clump - Blore - Coldwall Farm - The Limestone Way - Coldwall Bridge - The Manifold Trail - River Dove - Fishpond Wood - River Manifold - Ilam

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Walk s260 Stanshope from Milldale

An beautiful riverside stroll with a gentle climb

Vital Statistics:

Length:	3 miles (5 km)
Ascent:	1,040ft (317m)
Time:	2.25hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk s260 Stanshope from Milldale pdf

Route Summary:

Milldale - Achas Bank - Dove Dale - The River Dove - Raven's Tor - Hall Dale - Ilam Rock - Hurt's Wood - Stanshope - Church Farm - Milldale

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Walk d149 Dove Dale, Milldale and The Tissington Trail from Thorpe

Absolutely stunning walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.75 miles (15.5 km)
Ascent:	735ft (224m)
Time:	5.25hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d149 Dove Dale, Milldale and The Tissington Trail from Thorpe pdf

Route Summary:

Thorpe - The Tissington Trail - Lin Dale - Dove Dale - The River Dove - Stepping Stones - Lover's Leap - Tissington Spires - Shaplow Dale - Dove Holes - Milldale - Mill Dale - Alsop en le Dale - The Tissington Trail - Tissington - Thorpe

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Walk d329 Pilsbury Castle Hills and Carder Low from Hartington

Motte and Bailey Castle and fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Ascent:	1,129ft (344m)
Time:	3½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d329 Pilsbury Castle Hills and Carder Low from Hartington pdf

Route Summary:

Hartington - Bridge End - Harris Close - High Close - Upper Dove Dale - Pilsbury - Pilsbury Castle Hills - Carder Low - Bank Top Farm - Madge Dale - Hartington

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Walk s111 Dove Dale, Ilam, Castern Hall and Stanshope from Milldale

A classic walk through stunning Dove Dale

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:	689ft (210m)
Time:	3.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk s111 Dove Dale, Ilam, Castern Hall and Stanshope from Milldale pdf

Route Summary:

Milldale - Dove Dale - Viator's Bridge - River Dove - Dove Holes - Upper Taylor's Wood - Pickering Tor,Raynard's Cave - Natural Arch - Sharplow Dale - Jacob's Ladder (Dove Dale) - Lover's Leap - Twelve Apostles - Dove Dale Castle - Thorpe Cloud - Ilam - Ilam Country Park - St Bartram's Bridge - River Manifold - Battle Stone Cross - Ilam Wood - River Lodge - Castern Hall - Castern Farm - Stanshope - Milldale

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Walk s217 Milldale and Dove Dale from Alstonefield

Easy walking at high and low levels

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.5 miles (9 km)
Ascent:	1,615ft (492m)
Time:	3.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk s217 Milldale and Dove Dale from Alstonefield pdf

Route Summary:

Alstonefield - Alstonefield Youth Hostel - Overdale - Gipsy Bank - Wolfescote Dale - Coldeaton Bridge - Mill Dale - Milldale - Dove Dale - Achas Bank - Ilam Rock - Dovedale - Hall Dale - Stanshope - Dale Bottome - Alstonefield.

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Walk d141 The High Peak Trail, Pilsbury Castle Hills and Upper Dove Dale from Earl Sterndale

Superb Derbyshire walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10.5 miles (16.5 km)
Ascent:	1,287ft (392m)
Time:	5 hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d141 The High Peak Trail, Pilsbury Castle Hills and Upper Dove Dale from Earl Sterndale pdf

Route Summary:

Earl Sterndale - Hindlow Quarry - Dowlow Works - The Midshires Way - The High Peak Trail - Pomeroy - Hurdlow - Parsley Hay - Darley Farm - Vincent House - Pilsbury - Pilsbury Castle Hills - Upper Dove Dale - Bridge End Farm - Crowdecote - Meadow Farm - Underhill Farm - Hitter Hill - Earl Sterndale

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Walk s125 Alstonefield, Wetton, Castern Wood Nature Reserve and The River Dove from Milldale

Castern Wood Nature Reserve is truely awe inspiring

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.25 miles (11.5 km)
Ascent:	1,302ft (397m)
Time:	4 hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk s125 Alstonefield, Wetton, Castern Wood Nature Reserve and The River Dove from Milldale pdf

Route Summary:

Milldale - River Dove - Alstonefield - Wetton - Wetton Low - Castern Wood Nature Reserve - Damgate Farm - Hall Dale - Dove Dale - Achas Bank - Milldale

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Walk d140 The Tissington Trail and Dove Dale from Ashbourne

A long but rewarding walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	12.25 miles (19.5 km)
Ascent:	1,930ft (588m)
Time:	6½ hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d140 The Tissington Trail and Dove Dale from Ashbourne pdf

Route Summary:

Mappleton Lane Car Park - Ashbourne - The Tissington Trail - Thorpe - Pike House - Bostern Grange Farm - Hanson Grange - The Nabs - Dove Dale - Dove Holes - Taylors Wood - Pickering Rock - Ilam Rock - Shaplow Dale - Lin Dale - Thorpe Cloud - Thorpe Mill Farm - The Limestone Way - Coldwall Bridge - River Dove - Big Peg's Wood - Little Peg's Wood - Littlepark Farm - Mappleton (aka Mapleton) - Callow Top - Mappleton Lane Car Park - Ashbourne.

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Walk d225 Sheen, The Manifold Valley, Longnor and Pilsbury Castle Hills from Hartington

The fabulous Derbyshire Dales

Vital Statistics:

Length:	13.5 miles (21.5 km)
Ascent:	1,286ft (392m)
Time:	6.25hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d225 Sheen, The Manifold Valley, Longnor and Pilsbury Castle Hills from Hartington pdf

Route Summary:

Hartington - Sheen - Brund - Manifold Valley - Longnor - Crowdecote (Crowdicote) - Bridge End Farm - Upper Dove Dale - Pilsbury Castle Hills - Vincent House - Darley Farm - The High Peak Trail - Parlsey Hay - The Tissington Trail - Hartington Station - Heathcote - Heathcote Mere - Highfield Lane - Hartington

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Walk d259 Hurdlow, High Wheeldon, Crowdecote, Upper Dove Dale and Pilsbury Castle Hills from Monyash

The lovely Derbyshire Dales

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10.25 miles (16.5 km)
Ascent:	1,453ft (443m)
Time:	5.25hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d259 Hurdlow, High Wheeldon, Crowdecote, Upper Dove Dale and Pilsbury Castle Hills from Monyash pdf

Route Summary:

Monyash - The Limestone Way - Dalehouse Farm - Blackwell Lane - Hutmoor Butts - Hardlow - Sparklow - High Wheeldon - Crowdecote (Crowdicote) - Bridge End Farm - Upper Dove Dale - Pilsbury Castle Hills - Vincent House - Darley Farm - Parsley Hay - Moscar Farm - Monyash

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Walk s109 Castern Hall, Wetton, Alstonefield and Milldale from Ilam

Fantastic views and a gorgeous riverside walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.75 miles (15.5 km)
Ascent:	2,146ft (654m)
Time:	5.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk s109 Castern Hall, Wetton, Alstonefield and Milldale from Ilam pdf

Route Summary:

Ilam - Ilam Country Park - River Manifold - Castern Hall - Castern Wood Nature Reserve - Wetton Low - Wetton - Alstonefield - Milldale - Achas Bank - Raven's Tor - Hall Dale - Dove Dale Wood - Air Cottage - Ilam Tops - Ilamtops Farm - Ilam

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Walk s238 Manifold Valley, Ilam, Dove Dale, Milldale, Alstonefield and Wetton from Weag's Bridge

A long but classic walk through stunning Dove Dale and the Manifold Valley

Vital Statistics:

Length:	15 miles (24 km)
Ascent:	2,028ft (618m)
Time:	8 hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk s238 Manifold Valley, Ilam, Dove Dale, Milldale, Alstonefield and Wetton from Weag's Bridge pdf

Route Summary:

Weag's Bridge - River Manifold - Beeston Tor Farm - River Hamps - Soles Coppice - Old Soles Wood - Hell Hole - Lee House - Farwell Farm - Calton - Carlton Green - Rushley Wood - Musden Wood - Rushley - Ilam Country Park - Ilam - River Dove - Dovedale Castle - Dove Dale - The River Dove - Stepping Stones - Lover's Leap - Tissington Spires - Shaplow Dale,Natural Arch - Raynard's Cave - Upper Taylor's Wood - Dove Holes - Viator's Bridge - Milldale - Alstonefield - Wetton - Thor's Cave - Weag's Bridge

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