Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak

Dovedale is a popular destination for walking all year round. The limestone valley is an important National Nature Reserve and a special place for wildlife and people.

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

Visit Ilam Park with family and friends this February half-term and discover more about our feathered friends on our Brilliant Birds Trail.

Much of Ilam Park and Dovedale is grazed by livestock that are owned by our tenant farmers. Dogs are always welcome, but please keep them on a lead to help us minimise disturbance to livestock and wildlife.

Enjoy gentle riverside walks or more challenging adventures in the limestone hills this season.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Discover more about the plans we are developing to improve the visitor experience at Ilam Park.

Read on to discover more about our zigzag bulb planting at Ilam Park, as part of our Inspirational Ilam Project.

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

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.

Discover more about how our volunteers are helping to support a variety of different departments, projects and teams across the Peak District.

Volunteers help to care for special buildings, landscapes and habitats in the Peak District all year round. Find out more here.

'Run for the trees!’ is the call from local running clubs this year, not to warn members of approaching zombies or gun toting bandits, but to help preserve and grow the woodlands of the Peak District.