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Derbyshire Dales

Dovedale's stepping stones – Dove Holes Caves loop from Thorpe

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Derbyshire Dales

Dovedale's stepping stones – Dove Holes Caves loop from Thorpe

Moderate

4.7

(120)

1,425

hikers

Dovedale's stepping stones – Dove Holes Caves loop from Thorpe

02:43

10.2km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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789 m

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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2

2.51 km

Boardwalk Along the River, Peak District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Much narrower here. Still passable with a pram.

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3

3.01 km

Ilam Rock

Highlight • Natural

Dovedale is renowned for its beautiful rock formations, created by water, ice and wind erosion over the millennia. Some of the exposed limestone has formed magnificent structures, towering above the …

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4

3.58 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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5

3.69 km

Mill Dale Caves

Highlight • River

very busy on the first few miles , but great solo after 7 miles

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6

4.93 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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7

4.95 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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8

8.43 km

Dovedale Stepping Stones

Highlight (Segment) • River

Gets very busy at weekends..best to go during the week

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10.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.35 km

1.16 km

454 m

199 m

Surfaces

7.80 km

1.19 km

872 m

170 m

132 m

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Thursday 25 June

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18°C

15 %

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