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North and Mid Cheshire Area

North and Mid Cheshire Ramblers organises walks using car, coach and public transport. We walk locally and also in North Wales, Peak District and Lakes

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  • 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

Starting at the Tissington Trail car park we follow footpaths broadly eastwards on typical limestone farmland, then northwards along the ridgeline parallel to Dovedale to reach Shining Tor then Milldale. From here we follow the river Dove through the wooded dale, pausing to take in Ilam Rock, Dove Holes, Reynards Cave & Natural Arch, and pass Tissington Spires to Lovers Leap, on good paths throughout. We leave the river at the famous stepping stones to ascend Thorpe Cloud then walk out through Lin Dale, passing the Rifle Range to join the Limestone Trail back to Tissington. This delightful walk is only graded 'Hard' due to the short ascent of Thorpe Cloud and is otherwise moderate in character. 1700 ft asc. Tel 07498917265. Sorry, no dogs due to local restrictions. Full Day. Bring lunch and adequate liquids. Booking is essential and opens from 26/08/2025. Book using https://nmc-ramblers.org.uk/ or click link below.
Tuesday, 9 September 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 17800 52101
Nearest postcode:
DE6 1RA
what3words:
hindering.much.showdown
Start time:
10:00 am

Old Tissington Rly Stn CP(P&D). From A515 through the village then R off Darfield Ln

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