Dovedale and Thorp Cloud

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Overview

Come explore the honeypot of Dovedale (although at this time of year, we should avoid the crowds of daytrippers), with its stepping stones, caves and Thorp Cloud, one of the peak districts smallest hills at only 287m, we also explore Milldale and the Tissington trail. Parts of this walk can be very muddy.

Sunday, 8 February 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 16298 50530
Nearest postcode:: DE6 2AT
what3words:: tailwind.cobbles.february

Start time:: 10:00 am

Narlows Lane Car Park, (Free car park), there are no toilets at the start, but we do pass 2 on the walk.

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