Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak

Important notice -

The Stepping Stones and the main pathway to approach them from the car park are flooded at this time. So unfortunately access to Dovedale is currently limited. We will update this message when access is possible again. Updated 21st March 2019.

White Peak Estate, including Ilam Park, Dovedale and Hamps and Manifold Valleys

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Things to see and do

Planning your visit

Dovedale in the snow

Dovedale 

Dovedale is a popular destination for walking all year round. The limestone valley is a National Nature Reserve and a special place for wildlife as well as people. Get your walking boots on and explore!

Explore Ilam Park this season

Ilam Park 

Nestled in the limestone hills of the Peak District, Ilam Park offers family friendly walks and far reaching views.

Spring lamb at Ilam Park

Family adventures this April at Ilam Park  

Visit over the Easter holidays and spot lambs, wildflowers and birds as spring arrives.

Dogs are welcome

Explore Ilam Park and Dovedale with your dog 

Much of Ilam Park and Dovedale is grazed by sheep and cattle by our tenant farmers. Dogs are always welcome, but please keep them on a lead to help us minimise disturbance to the farm animals.

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What's on 

Upcoming events

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Orienteering at Ilam Park

Fri 22 Mar 2019
11:00-17:00
Have a go at orienteering at Ilam Park - our permanent course is available all year round, whatever the weather. Ideal for beginners, families, dog walkers and school groups.

Free Monday Walks at Ilam Park

Mon 25 Mar 2019
11:00-13:30
Join us for a free walk in the White Peak this Monday morning. No booking needed, just meet our team of friendly walk volunteers by the National Trust shop at 11:00am and go on a 2 hr walk. Dogs are welcome too.

Free Nordic Walking Taster at Ilam Park

Wed 27 Mar 2019
10:00-11:00
Come to Ilam Park and try out Nordic Walking! Ideal for beginners and a great introduction to the activity, this free taster session will show you what it is all about.

Free Friday Walks at Ilam Park

Fri 29 Mar 2019
11:00-13:30
Join us for a free walk in the White Peak this Friday morning. No booking needed, just meet our team of friendly walk volunteers by the visitor centre at 11:00am and go on a 2 hr walk. Dogs are welcome too.

Free Friday Longer Walks at Ilam Park

Fri 29 Mar 2019
11:00-14:00
Join us for a free walk in the White Peak this Friday morning. No booking needed, just meet our team of friendly walk volunteers by the visitor centre at 11:00am and go on a 3 hr walk. Dogs are welcome too.

Spring Outdoors at Ilam Park

Sat 30 Mar 2019
11:00-16:00
We're doing something new this year. Look out for signs of spring around Ilam Park on our fun self led trail.
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Eating and shopping

Yummy scone with jam and cream

Manifold Tea-room 

Enjoy far reaching views with a cuppa and a slice of cake at the Manifold Tea-room at Ilam Park. Breakfast baps, hot and cold lunches and childrens' picnic boxes are available daily. Indoor and outdoor seating available all year.

Sheffield Park Gardening retail items

Shopping at Ilam Park and Dovedale 

Pop into our shop at Ilam Park for a range of local maps, walking guides and maps to help you explore the Peak District further. You'll find gifts, jams, toys, postcards as well as our popular picnic blankets.

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Places to stay

Places to stay

The family dining area at Redhurst, Ashbourne, Staffordshire

Redhurst Holiday Cottage  

A cosy stone holiday cottage for 4, set in the peaceful Manifold valley in the Peak District. An ideal rural getaway in all seasons, you can bring your dog too. Great walking and cycling routes are on your doorstep.

Path leading to Ilam Bunkhouse, Peak District

Ilam Park Bunkhouse 

Just a mile from Dovedale, this bunkhouse is open all year and sleeps 16. It is ideal for families and friends, and dogs are welcome to stay too. A popular base for exploring the Peak District.

Darfar holiday cottage with bikes outside

Darfar Holiday Cottage  

Get away from it all and stay in a quiet holiday cottage with friends or family. This lovely stone cottage in the Manifold valley is set beside the river and surrounded by limestone hills.

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Our work

Dovedale valley in the Peak District

Tackling ash dieback in Dovedale 

Find out how the rangers in the White Peak are tackling the threat of ash dieback in Dovedale.

Oak leaves in September in the garden at Florence Court, Co Fermanagh, Northern Ireland

Woodlands in the White Peak 

This is a great time to get out in the woods! See and hear woodland wildlife, spot fungi and lichens and admire their wonderful shapes.

Weir breaching in Dovedale

Letting the River Dove flow in Dovedale 

Find out how we are improving the River Dove for fish, birds and invertebrates.

Ecton Engine House in the Peak District

Ecton Engine House  

Read about our work on what is thought to be the oldest mine-winding engine house in the world.

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Get involved

Explore Ilam Park

Become a volunteer 

Volunteers help us to look after our special places all year round. In the Peak District there are volunteers helping with baking, family events, practical conservation work and surveying wildlife.

A warm welcome at Dovedale Barn

A friendly welcome 

Do you love to meet new people and have a passion for the Peak District? We are on the look out for volunteers to help us give a warm welcome to visitors at Dovedale and Ilam Park during our busy summer season each year.

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Learning

Children enjoy the view at Dovedale in Derbyshire

Bringing a school group 

Dovedale and Ilam Park are popular locations for school group visits. Accommodation is available year round at the YHA youth hostel at Ilam Hall and Dovedale House in the village.

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