Walk

Dovedale

Ilam, West Midlands

The Peak's best-known dale, with stepping stones and limestone pinnacles.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
3 hours
Dovedale
Rob Bendall (Highfields) · Attribution

Dovedale is a limestone gorge on the River Dove, with stepping stones, Tissington Spires and the cave known as Reynard's Cave. It is a classic, well-trodden walk. Go early in the day for quiet.

Good to know

  • Go on a weekday morning
  • Cross the stepping stones carefully
Getting there
Pay car park, flat path
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Toilets

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