Activities at Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak

Bertram's bridge in Ilam Park
Activity feature
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.

Dovedale valley in the Peak District
Walking feature

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!

Almost dry bed of the Manifold River running through Hinkley Wood
Walking trail

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
Walking trail

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
Walking trail

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)