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Staffordshire Moorlands

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Milldale – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Thor's Cave

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Wetton

Milldale – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Thor's Cave

Hard

5.0

(3)

runners

Milldale – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Thor's Cave

03:29

30.7km

500m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

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11.2 km

River Dove

Highlight • Natural Monument

11.8 km

Wolfscote Dale NNR

Nature Reserve

13.6 km

Iron Tors

Nature Reserve

15.1 km

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 meanders through in its typically idyllic way; crystal-clear, gentle and ever-photogenic.

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15.2 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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16.1 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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16.1 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. It's great for a relax after a days hike and a good starting point for exploring Dovedale, Biggin Dale and Wolfcote Dale. There's a free car park not far from the village centre.

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18.1 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 bank. Above the trail there are various caves and rock formations to explore.

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20.3 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 were placed in the middle of the 19th century and were an instant hit with visitors. There are lots of fossils in the stones, too.

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30.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

10.1 km

7.68 km

1.48 km

440 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

5.33 km

5.25 km

5.20 km

4.19 km

579 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Thursday 16 July

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Milldale – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Thor's Cave

River Dove

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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