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Dovedale's stepping stones – Wolfscote Dale loop from Thorpe CP

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Dovedale's stepping stones – Wolfscote Dale loop from Thorpe CP

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Dovedale's stepping stones – Wolfscote Dale loop from Thorpe CP

06:34

22.7km

530m

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 15, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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1.27 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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2.99 km

Boardwalk Along the River, Peak District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Much narrower here. Still passable with a pram.

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4.06 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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5.41 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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7.74 km

Coldeaton Bridge over the River Dove

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely little spot with crossroads of multiple footpaths.

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7.96 km

Iron Tors

Nature Reserve

9.89 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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10.9 km

Wolfscote Dale Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful view down Wolfscote Dale.

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17.9 km

Dovedale Wood

Highlight • Natural

Dovedale Wood is picturesque woodland that rises steeply from the River Dove. It’s a tough climb through the trees but the rewards are worth it. Rocks and screes which are …

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20.5 km

Viewpoint

22.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

4.07 km

1.79 km

1.70 km

165 m

Surfaces

6.69 km

6.13 km

5.30 km

2.08 km

1.47 km

787 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Dovedale's stepping stones – Wolfscote Dale loop from Thorpe CP

Dovedale's stepping stones

Boardwalk Along the River, Peak District National Park

Dove Holes Caves

Milldale

Coldeaton Bridge over the River Dove

Wolfscote Dale

Wolfscote Dale Path

Dovedale Wood

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