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Ilam and Dovedale | ||||||||
Author: Marie Prime, Published: 18 Jun 2017 |
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Staffordshire, Staffordshire Moorlands | ||||||||
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A 4 mile walk from the pretty village of Ilam (pronounced eye-lam). The route starts in Staffordshire but also crosses into Derbyshire at Dovedale. The walk is easy going with only a couple of short inclines. Along the walk you will negotiate several types of stiles, several gates, a set of wooden steps and a set of stone steps, also a few bridges are crossed. On the whole the walk follows the course of the Rivers Dove and Manifold. Some of the fields could be muddy after periods of wet weather and some could also contain livestock (both cattle and sheep). The walk would be suitable for dogs as long as they can negotiate the squeeze and fence stiles (see gallery). Toilets and refreshments can be found at the Ilam Hall visitor centre or in the alternative car park at Dovedale. A 20p charge applies for the toilets at Dovedale. | ||||||||
The walk starts from the pay and display car park located at Ilam Hall which is run by the National Trust, parking charges apply, £3.50 for up to 4hrs or £5 for longer (correct Jun 2017). There are a limited number of free spaces located in the village, these fill up very quickly. Alternatively, parking can be found at Dovedale which you pass through on the walk, so it is easy to pick up the trail from there, just before Waypoint 2 on the map. This is a pay and display car park and costs £3 all day (correct Jun 2017). From the centre of Ashbourne, travel along the A515 for just under 2 miles heading towards Buxton, turn left onto Spend Lane (signposted for Thorpe/Dovedale), follow this for just under 2 miles, then at a sharp left-hand corner, turn left onto Wintercroft Lane. Follow this passing through Thorpe and on to the next village, which is Ilam. The approx post code for Ilam Hall is Ashbourne DE6 2AZ. (The nearest post code for Dovedale and the alternative parking is Derbyshire, DE6 2AY.) |
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Caution, Extremely muddy! There was a area that the mud goes horrendously up to my knees! Came out covered with mud all over !! |
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By nicksbolton on 12 Feb 2019 | |
Lovely walk and we were lucky to have been able to do it in the sunshine. I rated it 4 out of 5 stars and would have given it 5 if it hadn’t been so muddy. Stunning views and I enjoyed following the river for significant parts of the walk. |
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By Magiccardsmi on 23 Jan 2019 | |
This was a lovely walk although quite muddy until point 5 where the mud became nearly impassable to wade through. also just before the gate at 6 the path is completely overgrown by thick gorse bushes. I wouldn't do this walk route again. |
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By kdkdkdkd on 26 Apr 2018 | |
Fabulous walk! We had hoped to do the 5 mi walk from Ilam but the winter rains had washed out the riverside path, so we defaulted to this one. |
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By Marsy54 on 19 Apr 2018 | |
Great walk. Yes it’s muddy when it’s rained. That’s what boots are for. Very easy to extend by a mile or two by adding an ascent of Thorpe Cloud. It’s a 20 minute scramble straight up the front just off the path to the stepping stones and over the bridge behind the Dovedale car park. Simple route around the back counterclockwise brings you to the stepping stones and back into the original route. Cracking walk. Our 4 and 8 year olds loved it and loved the mud (boots and full waterproofs ;) |
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By AndyMcLean on 11 Mar 2018 | |
"muddy" doesn't describe it. Waypoint 3 to 4 was an unavoidable quagmire. 4 to 5 wasn't much better. OK, it was November when I completed the walk and maybe the ground would be better in Summer, but I won't be going back to find out. |
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By TomSawyer2112 on 15 Nov 2017 |
The information in this guide has been provided in good faith and is intended only as a guide, not a statement of fact. You are advised to check the accuracy of the information provided and should not use this guide for navigational directions nor should you rely on the accuracy of the weather forecast. You are advised to take appropriate clothing, footwear, equipment and navigational materials with you according to the current and possible weather and nature of the terrain. Always follow the country code and follow any additional warnings or instructions that may be available. Some walks may be very strenuous and you are advised to seek medical advice if you have any doubts as to your capability to complete the walk.
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