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East Cheshire Group

We are the East Cheshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

This 10 mile moderate walk starts at the NT car park at Ilam Hall. About 1400ft of ascent.

Leaving Ilam Hall car park we walk through the village then over fields past the Izaak Walton hotel, through Dovedale ( hopefully before the crowds descend) Stanhope, Castern Hall and back along the river to the hall.

We will have a coffee and lunch stop.

Saturday, 16 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
426.7m / 1400ft
Type:
circular

PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE ON THE DAY FOR ANY CHANGES TO THE WALK. NB Finish times are intended as a guide only. You do not need to book a place on this walk. Ramblers Association recommends that all walkers carry ICE (in case of emergency) information.

 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 13099 50705
Nearest postcode:
DE6 2AZ
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daredevil.leopard.attention
Start time:
10:00 am

The walk starts at the National Trust car park at Ilam Hall. The car park is free to NT members and £7 for the day for non NT members.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking