Activities at Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak
Ilam Park to Wetton Circular Walk
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)
Things to see and do
Explore outdoors this month and spot wildlife, limestone caves, and enjoy far reaching views across the White Peak. Why not have a go at orienteering, play pooh sticks or fossil spotting?
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.
Ilam Park to the Stepping Stones in Dovedale
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)
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 the Peak District this season
Ready to explore this season? Join us for a range of adventures across the limestone hills and valleys.
Family adventures this February
Visit Ilam Park and Dovedale with the family this February half term.
Explore outdoors this season
Start the year with gentle riverside walks or more challenging adventures in the limestone hills this season.
Christmas at Ilam Park
Ilam Park is open for winter walks everyday through the winter months. Top sights are frost on the Italian Garden, wildlife tracks along Paradise Walk and sheep in the parkland.
Visiting us this winter
Join us for a winter walk this month
Winter at Ilam Park
If you are looking for a peaceful walk this winter, why not visit Ilam Park? You'll find easy circular walks and a cosy tea-room offering hearty lunches, hot drinks and cakes.
Manifold Valley: Ilam Park to Wetton circular walk
A challenging 10 mile circular Peak District walk that rewards you with far reaching views.
- Challenging
- 5 hours
- 10.0 miles (16.05km)
Rewarding walks this season at Ilam Park
Join our volunteers for a walk this season or choose your own route to explore the area.
Explore outdoors this season at Ilam Park
Visit the Peak District this season for walks, picnics and far reaching views.
Explore on foot this summer at Ilam Park
Visit the limestone hills this month for walks, picnics, play time and far reaching views.
Manifold Valley, Peak District
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)
Easter at Ilam Park
Explore outdoors this spring with the family
Spring Discoveries in April
Looking for a family day out this spring? Visit Ilam Park for self led family trails, orienteering, places to play and lambs to spot.