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Newton Grange CP

Dove Holes Caves – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Eaton and Alsop CP

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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
Derbyshire Dales
Newton Grange CP

Dove Holes Caves – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Eaton and Alsop CP

Hard

5.0

(1)

19

runners

Dove Holes Caves – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Eaton and Alsop CP

02:07

16.7km

630m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

116 m

River Dove

Highlight • River

2

2.61 km

Dove Holes Caves

Highlight • Historical Site

Dove Holes are a series of three impressive caves beside the River Dove. They were formed around 350 million years ago by glacial meltwater. It’s great fun climbing up into the caves but take care as the rocks are slippery.

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3

10.7 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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4

11.5 km

Lover’s Leap, Dovedale

Highlight • Viewpoint

The only ascent/descent on the Dovedale trail up to Milldale.

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5

16.6 km

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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B

16.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

2.30 km

1.64 km

1.49 km

1.27 km

Surfaces

8.27 km

4.21 km

1.68 km

1.44 km

221 m

145 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Sunday 11 October

16°C

7°C

70 %

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