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Dovedale
Visorando Member
6.28 mi
+758 ft
-755 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Ilam (Staffordshire)
Famous circular walk passing by the Dovedale stepping stones. Dog friendly.
A high-level Dovedale Route
8.45 mi
+1,860 ft
-1,831 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ilam (Staffordshire)
This walk captures many of the highlights of southern Dovedale in the Peak District National Park. Starting from near Thorpe Cloud, the walk takes the high level route, avoiding the crowds and provides dramatic views across the valley to both Derbyshire and Staffordshire.
Dovedale, Milldale and Alstonfield
7.76 mi
+896 ft
-879 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Thorpe CP (Derbyshire)
Lovely walk through one the Peak District's most famous dales, the beautiful village of Alstonfield, finishing with a traverse around Bunster Hill. This is a great walk on a sunny winter's day as the sun shines into Dovedale most of the day.
Manifold Valley loop - Wetton
9.97 mi
+1,014 ft
-1,017 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Wetton (Staffordshire)
This circular walk brings you along riversides on the way visiting Thor's cave.
The Manifold Valley from Wetton
7.49 mi
+1,060 ft
-1,066 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Wetton (Staffordshire)
This Peak District walk explores The Manifold Valley in Staffordshire. The mostly high-level route is full of interest including Thor's Cave and Throwley Old Hall with magnificent views throughout.
Dovedale
Association / Club / Walk leader8.19 mi
+705 ft
-719 ft
4h 25
Difficult
Departure from Tissington and Lea Hall CP (Derbyshire)
An all-day Peak District classic, with refreshment opportunities en route
Tissington Trail stroll
2.85 mi
+75 ft
-108 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Tissington and Lea Hall CP (Derbyshire)
A mostly level stroll through meadows and along a stretch of the former railway line.
Parwich circular
4.58 mi
+449 ft
-476 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Tissington and Lea Hall CP (Derbyshire)
Walk to a picturesque village green and pub, returning via pasture land.
Ballidon and the Tissington Trail
14.28 mi
+709 ft
-689 ft
30 mins
Moderate
Departure from Tissington and Lea Hall CP (Derbyshire)
A beautiful ride along the Tissington Trail and National Cycle Network 548, mostly on off-road tracks and cycle-ways.
Thorpe and Dovedale
5.75 mi
+358 ft
-367 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Mapleton CP (Derbyshire)
A walk of endless vistas, visiting a Peak District classic and returning via an extended stroll along the beautiful Dove.
Okeover Park
3.53 mi
+361 ft
-361 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Mapleton CP (Derbyshire)
Superb open parkland, historic buildings and extensive views over Mappleton, the Dove Valley and beyond.
Callow Top & Tissington Trail
2.30 mi
+354 ft
-344 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Mapleton CP (Derbyshire)
Good views over the Dove Valley, and a short section of the Tissington Trail, a disused railway.
Tissington Trail Cycle
15.07 mi
+1,427 ft
-1,427 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Mapleton CP (Derbyshire)
Glorious mountain bike routes with long stretches off-road.
Thorpe and Dovedale
6.65 mi
+315 ft
-341 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mapleton CP (Derbyshire)
Above and along the Dove valley to a Peak District classic.
Hanging Bridge & Okeover Park
4.82 mi
+331 ft
-341 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Mapleton CP (Derbyshire)
Valley and parkland views on either side of the River Dove.
Mappleton & the River Dove
2.18 mi
+187 ft
-200 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Mapleton CP (Derbyshire)
A quick stroll to the village with a brief riverside interlude.
Fenny Bentley
4.29 mi
+240 ft
-256 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Mapleton CP (Derbyshire)
Along the Bentley Brook to an interesting village and church.
To Beresford Dale from Hartington Hall Youth Hostel
3.17 mi
+279 ft
-279 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Hartington Town Quarter CP (Derbyshire)
A short and easy walk through Beresford Dale, which was an inspiration for the book 'The Compleat Angler' by Sir Izaac Walton. It also includes a variety of landscapes of limestone country, including lanes between dry stone walls and upland pasture.
Beresford Dale, Alstonefield & Wolfescote Dale from Hartington
7.10 mi
+587 ft
-581 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Hartington Town Quarter CP (Derbyshire)
This walk explores Beresford Dale, through which the River Dove flows, before climbing up to the village of Alstonefield from where the route descends back into Dovedale for a return along the river to the start.
Biggin & Parsley Hay from Hartington
8.88 mi
+636 ft
-633 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Hartington Town Quarter CP (Derbyshire)
Field paths, quiet lanes, walled tracks and a former railway are used for this walk that explores the area to the north of the busy village of Hartington. The route lies wholly within Derbyshire although in the latter part of the walk good views into neighbouring Staffordshire are also enjoyed. The route includes much that is typical of this part of the peak district including the village of Biggin and the upper reaches of the Dove Valley.
Beresford, Wolfscote & Biggin Dales from Hartington
6.03 mi
+453 ft
-407 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Hartington Town Quarter CP (Derbyshire)
This Derbyshire walk starts from the village of Hartington and explores three limestone Dales. The route follows the River Dove and also includes a section through drystone walled fields above the village.
Dove Valley, Biggin Dale & Biggin from Hartington
6.73 mi
+600 ft
-597 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Hartington Town Quarter CP (Derbyshire)
This walk from Hartington in Derbyshire follows a section of the River Dove. The route takes you through three limestone dales and across typical farming country for the area.
Biggin, Wolfscote & Beresford Dales from Hartington
5.49 mi
+335 ft
-338 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Hartington Town Quarter CP (Derbyshire)
This Peak District walk explores three dales in the White Peak starting from the village of Hartington. The walk is generally easy underfoot and provides a good introduction to this area.
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- Ashbourne CP
- Atlow CP
- Bakewell CP
- Ballidon CP
- Birchover CP
- Blore with Swinscoe
- Boylestone CP
- Bradbourne CP
- Bradley CP
- Bradnop
- Brailsford CP
- Brassington CP
- Butterton
- Carsington CP
- Checkley
- Clifton and Compton CP
- Cotton
- Croxden
- Cubley
- Denstone
- Derbyshire Dales
- Eaton and Alsop CP
- Edlaston and Wyaston CP
- Ellastone
- Elton
- Farley
- Fawfieldhead
- Fenny Bentley CP
- Flagg CP
- Gratton
- Grindon
- Harthill
- Hartington Middle Quarter CP
- Hartington Nether Quarter CP
- Hartington Town Quarter CP
- Heathylee
- Hognaston CP
- Hollington CP
- Hollinsclough
- Hulland CP
- Hungry Bentley CP
- Ipstones
- Ivonbrook Grange CP
- Kingsley
- Kniveton CP
- Longford CP
- Longnor
- Mapleton CP
- Marston Montgomery CP
- Mayfield
- Middleton and Smerrill
- Monyash CP
- Nether Haddon CP
- Newton Grange CP
- Norbury and Roston CP
- Oakamoor
- Offcote and Underwood CP
- Okeover
- Onecote
- Osleston and Thurvaston CP
- Osmaston CP
- Over Haddon CP
- Parwich CP
- Quarnford
- Ramshorn
- Rocester
- Rodsley CP
- Sheen
- Shirley CP
- Snelston CP
- Stanton
- Stanton CP
- Thorpe CP
- Tissington and Lea Hall CP
- Warslow and Elkstones
- Waterhouses
- Wetton
- Winster CP
- Wootton
- Yeaveley CP
- Yeldersley CP
- Youlgreave