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Dovedale’s picturesque scenery was popularised by the Romantic Movement and its fame established by railway tourism and guided donkey trips from the Stepping Stones. In the 1930’s, a campaign...
Dovedale is notable for its numerous limestone formations. The most southerly named formation, Dovedale Castle, is a short distance along the river from the stepping stones at Thorpe Cloud.
Discover Dovedale, a renowned natural trust beauty spot. Dovedale is known for the River Dove and it’s impressive limestone ravines. Find out more.
Things To See & Do in Dovedale - Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Dovedale Peak District is one of the most recognisable landscapes in the national park. Limestone ravines, dramatic rock formations and the River Dove create one of the most scenic valleys in England. The stepping stones are the most iconic feature of Dovedale Peak District.
Dovedale, in the Peak District National Park, is a beautiful valley known for its natural beauty and long history. Owned by the National Trust, the valley stretches over 3 miles and attracts a million visitors each year.
This walking trail from Ilam Park to the famous stepping stones at Dovedale covers many of the landmarks and scenic highlights of the White Peak area including Thorpe Cloud, 1,000-year-old Saxon crosses and varied wildlife.
Here is a detailed guide for how to get to Dovedale Stepping Stones Peak District with opening times, parking prices, walking directions, and what to expect!
A Dovedale walk in the Peak District is one of those experiences that rewards you differently every time. The gorge is compact — barely two miles of wooded limestone ravine — yet it manages to pack in more geological drama, literary history, and natural beauty than landscapes ten times its size. And if you follow the River Dove upstream beyond the famous stepping stones, through Wolfscote ...
Dovedale is a scenic valley in the Peak District and a very popular beauty spot. Dovedale valley follows the River Dove near the Staffordshire and Derbyshire border and is actually around 3 miles long.