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Milldale – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Ashbourne

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Milldale – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Ashbourne

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Milldale – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Ashbourne

03:46

35.3km

450m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.67 km

Mill Pond Plantation

Forest

20.2 km

River Dove

Highlight • Natural Monument

20.8 km

Wolfscote Dale NNR

Nature Reserve

21.8 km

Iron Tors Public Water Pump House

Highlight • Structure

Take a brew and enjoy the view

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22.6 km

Iron Tors

Nature Reserve

24.1 km

Fishpond Bank

Highlight • Trail

Fishpond Bank is a particularly pretty stretch of Wolfescote Dale. In spring and summer, the bank bursts into a riot of colour with wildflowers. And, of course, the River Dove …

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24.3 km

River Dove Bridge at the Derbyshire–Staffordshire Border

Highlight • Bridge

Scenic little bridge over the river Dove that sits between the signs for Derbyshire (and a steep hill) on one side and Staffordshire and on the other

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25.2 km

Polly's Cottage Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great place to stop, grab a brew or some food/ice cream and sit by the river. Wonderful owner.

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25.2 km

Milldale

Highlight • Settlement

Milldale is a secluded village in an attractive location. Lots of visitors come up from Dovedale though. There's a small local shop that sells sandwiches, ice creams and hot drinks. …

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27.1 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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29.3 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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35.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

3.59 km

305 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.1 km

9.63 km

3.09 km

1.75 km

1.03 km

726 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

31°C

17°C

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Milldale – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Ashbourne

River Dove

Iron Tors Public Water Pump House

Fishpond Bank

River Dove Bridge at the Derbyshire–Staffordshire Border

Polly's Cottage Café

Milldale

Dovedale Trail

Dovedale's stepping stones

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