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Derbyshire Dales

Dovedale's stepping stones – Ilam Cross loop from Thorpe

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Derbyshire Dales

Dovedale's stepping stones – Ilam Cross loop from Thorpe

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(13)

68

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Dovedale's stepping stones – Ilam Cross loop from Thorpe

02:27

8.57km

200m

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

A

Start point

Parking

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1

88 m

The Old Dog

Highlight • Restaurant

The Old Dog offers unfussy food and drinks in a relaxing atmosphere. It's a family run pub with great walks from the door. They are dog and muddy walker friendly. …

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2

2.12 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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3

2.75 km

Izaak Walton Gauging Station and Weir

Highlight • Bridge

This weir was constructed by the Trent River Authority in 1969. Its purpose is to measure continually the flow of water in the River Dove.

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4

3.76 km

Lower Bunster Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The path here heading South East deteriorates into a sheep trail before descending across fields. I must say when we walked here in the blustery rain it was dangerous at …

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5

4.50 km

Ilam Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

If you visit Ilam then you can't miss its landmark... The Ilam Cross. It stands on a 3 step plinth in the centre of a roundabout in the village and …

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6

5.06 km

River at Ilam

Highlight • River

7

6.54 km

Cheadle Milepost Near Coldwall Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Old mile post near Coldwall Bridge south of Thorpe. It marks eleven miles to Cheadle which is west of here in Staffordshire.

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8

7.39 km

St Leonard's Church

Highlight • Other

B

8.57 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.52 km

2.51 km

2.04 km

1.48 km

Surfaces

3.13 km

1.93 km

1.17 km

1.12 km

981 m

217 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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