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Derbyshire

Derbyshire Dales

Hartington Town Quarter CP

Thorpe Cloud – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Hartington Town Quarter CP

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East Midlands

Derbyshire

Derbyshire Dales

Hartington Town Quarter CP

Thorpe Cloud – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Hartington Town Quarter CP

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Thorpe Cloud – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Hartington Town Quarter CP

07:51

27.2km

630m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.29 km

Carrie's Wood

Forest

14.1 km

Thorpe Cloud Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely place, but busy.

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14.2 km

Thorpe Cloud

Highlight • Climb

Thorpe Cloud rises proudly from Dovedale and affords breathtaking views over the River Dove, Bunster Hill, Ilam and beyond. It has a distinctive conical shape and is a popular summit …

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15.2 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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16.9 km

Dovedale National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

18.0 km

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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19.4 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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21.9 km

Iron Tors

Nature Reserve

23.9 km

Wolfscote Dale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wolfscote Dale is an idyllic limestone dale, close to Hartington. The crystalline River Dove flows through the heart of this steep-sided dale, which has dramatic screes, cliffs and caves towering …

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24.8 km

Wolfscote Dale Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful view down Wolfscote Dale.

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25.6 km

Wooden bridges in Beresford Dale

Highlight • Bridge

Beresford Dale is absolutely beautiful. The sparkling river flows over multiple weirs and is flanked by stunning limestone cliffs. Emerald green foliage adorns the whole area and the ambience is …

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27.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

7.27 km

2.04 km

2.00 km

269 m

Surfaces

9.14 km

6.80 km

6.37 km

2.15 km

1.59 km

1.13 km

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

29°C

17°C

44 %

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Thorpe Cloud – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Hartington Town Quarter CP

Thorpe Cloud Summit

Thorpe Cloud

Dovedale's stepping stones

Dove Holes Caves

Milldale

Wolfscote Dale

Wolfscote Dale Path

Wooden bridges in Beresford Dale

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