Ilam walks

A high-level Dovedale Route ( Download : PDF )

8.45mi +1670ft -1644ft 5h20 Moderate
Starting point in Ilam - Staffordshire

This walk captures many of the highlights of southern Dovedale in the Peak District National Park. Starting from near Thorpe Cloud, the walk takes the high level route, avoiding the crowds and provides dramatic views across the valley to both Derbyshire and Staffordshire.

Dovedale, Milldale and Alstonfield ( Download : PDF )

7.76mi +804ft -781ft 4h15 Moderate
Starting point in Ilam - Staffordshire

Lovely walk through one the Peak District's most famous dales, the beautiful village of Alstonfield, finishing with a traverse around Bunster Hill. This is a great walk on a sunny winter's day as the sun shines into Dovedale most of the day.

The Manifold Valley from Wetton ( Download : PDF )

7.49mi +1060ft -1060ft 4h20 Moderate
Starting point in Wetton - Staffordshire

This Peak District walk explores The Manifold Valley in Staffordshire. The mostly high-level route is full of interest including Thor's Cave and Throwley Old Hall with magnificent views throughout.

Thorpe and Dovedale ( Download : PDF )

5.75mi +312ft -318ft 2h55 Moderate
Starting point in Mapleton - Derbyshire

A walk of endless vistas, visiting a Peak District classic and returning via an extended stroll along the beautiful Dove.

Okeover Park ( Download : PDF )

3.53mi +358ft -358ft 1h55 Moderate
Starting point in Mapleton - Derbyshire

Superb open parkland, historic buildings and extensive views over Mappleton, the Dove Valley and beyond.

Callow Top & Tissington Trail ( Download : PDF )

2.3mi +364ft -351ft 1h25 Easy
Starting point in Mapleton - Derbyshire

Good views over the Dove Valley, and a short section of the Tissington Trail, a disused railway.

Tissington Trail Cycle ( Download : PDF )

15.07mi +1421ft -1421ft 4 hrs Moderate
Starting point in Mapleton - Derbyshire

Glorious mountain bike routes with long stretches off-road.

Thorpe and Dovedale ( Download : PDF )

6.65mi +292ft -318ft 3h20 Moderate
Starting point in Mapleton - Derbyshire

Above and along the Dove valley to a Peak District classic.

Hanging Bridge & Okeover Park ( Download : PDF )

4.82mi +308ft -338ft 2h30 Moderate
Starting point in Mapleton - Derbyshire

Valley and parkland views on either side of the River Dove.

Mappleton & the River Dove ( Download : PDF )

2.18mi +190ft -197ft 1h10 Easy
Starting point in Mapleton - Derbyshire

A quick stroll to the village with a brief riverside interlude.

Fenny Bentley ( Download : PDF )

4.29mi +240ft -253ft 2h10 Easy
Starting point in Mapleton - Derbyshire

Along the Bentley Brook to an interesting village and church.

Biggin & Parsley Hay from Hartington ( Download : PDF )

8.88mi +653ft -650ft 4h40 Moderate
Starting point in Hartington Town Quarter - Derbyshire

Field paths, quiet lanes, walled tracks and a former railway are used for this walk that explores the area to the north of the busy village of Hartington. The route lies wholly within Derbyshire although in the latter part of the walk good views into neighbouring Staffordshire are also enjoyed. The route includes much that is typical of this part of the peak district including the village of Biggin and the upper reaches of the Dove Valley.

Beresford, Wolfscote & Biggin Dales from Hartington ( Download : PDF )

6.03mi +433ft -394ft 3h10 Easy
Starting point in Hartington Town Quarter - Derbyshire

This Derbyshire walk starts from the village of Hartington and explores three limestone Dales. The route follows the River Dove and also includes a section through drystone walled fields above the village.

Dove Valley, Biggin Dale & Biggin from Hartington ( Download : PDF )

6.73mi +463ft -463ft 3h30 Moderate
Starting point in Hartington Town Quarter - Derbyshire

This walk from Hartington in Derbyshire follows a section of the River Dove. The route takes you through three limestone dales and across typical farming country for the area.

Beresford Dale, Alstonefield & Wolfescote Dale from Hartington ( Download : PDF )

7.06mi +607ft -571ft 3h45 Moderate
Starting point in Hartington Town Quarter - Derbyshire

This walk starts in Hartington and explores Beresford Dale before visiting the village of Alstonefield. The route then continues by descending back into Wolfescote Dale and a return to the start.

Biggin, Wolfscote & Beresford Dales from Hartington ( Download : PDF )

5.49mi +381ft -381ft 2h50 Easy
Starting point in Hartington Town Quarter - Derbyshire

This Peak District walk explores three dales in the White Peak starting from the village of Hartington. The walk is generally easy underfoot and provides a good introduction to this area.

Pilsbury Castle from Hartington ( Download : PDF )

4.88mi +640ft -669ft 2h50 Easy
Starting point in Hartington Town Quarter - Derbyshire

Pilsbury Castle is the main objective on this Peak District walk from bustling Hartington. Including White Peak scenery alongside the upper section of the River Dove this walk includes both Derbsyhire and Staffordshire sides of the Dove Valley.