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Stepping stones cross the River Dove beneath Dovedale’s green slopes.#008
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#008 / PEAK DISTRICT

Dovedale Stepping Stones

The famous stepping-stone crossing of the River Dove beneath the limestone slopes of Dovedale.

Category
natural feature
Rarity
Common
Base reward
100 XP
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Example route · National Trust

Ilam Park to Dovedale Stepping Stones trail

Distance
2.4 km
Estimated time
40 min
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Overview

The National Trust route runs from Ilam Park to the River Dove's stepping stones below Thorpe Cloud.

Source: National Trust

Getting there

The National Trust route runs from Ilam Park (grid reference SK132507) to Dovedale Stepping Stones (SK152514). The listed measurements describe this start-to-end segment, not a return journey. Check the provider for current access and practical information.

Source: National Trust

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Useful information

  • Terrain

    The archived Ilam route description includes fields, slopes and uneven surfaces; it is not a current accessibility assessment.

    Source: National Trust · archived reference

  • Seasonal considerations

    The archived National Trust guidance describes flooding after heavy rain as a reason the stones may be impassable. This does not establish today's crossing conditions.

    Source: National Trust · archived reference

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