Activities at Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak

The rolling hills and beautiful woodlands of Dovedale - inspiring poets past and present
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Walking

Places of Poetry in Dovedale

Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak, Derbyshire

Join us in Dovedale this August for our Places of Poetry events, as part of our national People's Landscapes Project. Discover more about this iconic National Nature Reserve through poems of the past and present.

Dogs on leads are welcome at Ilam Park and Dovedale
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Dog walking

Explore Ilam Park and Dovedale with your dog

Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak, Derbyshire

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.

Walking across the fields to Dovedale
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Dovedale

Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak, Derbyshire

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!

Bertram's bridge in Ilam Park
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Walking

Explore Ilam Park this summer

Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak, Derbyshire

Visit the limestone hills this month for walks, picnics, play time and far reaching views.

Almost dry bed of the Manifold River running through Hinkley Wood
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Ilam Park to Wetton Circular Walk

Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak, Derbyshire

A challenging circular 10 mile walk starting at Ilam Park, taking in Thor's cave and Wetton village. Far reaching views along the route in the limestone hills.

  • Challenging
  • 4 hours 15 mins
  • 10.0 miles (16.05km)
The Stepping Stones on the River Dove in Dovedale
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Ilam Park to the Stepping Stones in Dovedale

Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak, Derbyshire

Discover the limestone countryside of the southern Peak District, famed for its wildlife and geology on an easy walk to Dovedale valley. On the River Dove you might spot ducks, dippers, heron or brown trout.

  • Moderate
  • 50 mins
  • 1.5 miles (2.4km)
View over trees in valley with sheep beneath
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Manifold Valley, Peak District

Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak, Derbyshire

Take our 10-mile circular walk from the stone-built village of Wetton in the Peak District National Park, to explore Thor's Cave and Ilam Park.

  • Easy
  • 3 hours
  • 10.0 miles (16.05km)