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Derbyshire Dales

Thorpe Climb from Dovedale – Ilam Village and Monument loop from Carsington

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Derbyshire Dales

Thorpe Climb from Dovedale – Ilam Village and Monument loop from Carsington

Hard

6

riders

Thorpe Climb from Dovedale – Ilam Village and Monument loop from Carsington

04:22

76.7km

1,280m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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After 23.6 km for 72 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

13.0 km

Thorpe Climb from Dovedale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunningly beautiful but steep and challenging road with cattle grids at the top and bottom

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2

14.9 km

Ilam Village and Monument

Highlight • Bridge

Ilam is a beautiful little village. No shops to speak of except for an ice-cream van in the weekends when the sun is out. Most routes out involve a reasonable …

Tip by

3

16.9 km

View of Manifold Valley from Ilam Moor Lane

Highlight • Climb

Fairly long climb out of Ilam with lovely views over the Manifold valley once you get up to the top!

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4

23.6 km

Wetton Mill Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Wetton Mill tea room serves hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks. Plenty of safe bike parking and outdoor space.
Open Thursday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:00.

Tip by

5

28.8 km

Longnor to Hulme End Scenic Route

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Cracking stretch of road between Longnor and Hulme End, passing through the village of Sheen on the way. Quiet road and gentle gradients, with great views of the Derbyshire countryside.

Tip by

6

39.7 km

View of Parkhouse Hill and Chrome Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is a beautiful spot above the little Hamlet of Earl Sterndale and looking towards Hitter Hill and Axe edge. From here you can drop down and then climb up …

Tip by

7

58.5 km

Lathkill Dale

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful spot for cycling and walking. It's a steep climb out either side but it's worth it!

Tip by

62.2 km

Black Nursery Plantation

Forest

9

62.2 km

Gratton Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a quiet lane with some steep climbs. While it can be a little rough going on skinny tyres, the views are gorgeous.

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B

76.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

75.0 km

950 m

325 m

253 m

132 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.8 km

34.6 km

331 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Wednesday 28 October

16°C

7°C

38 %

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