Stepping Stones
Dovedale’s famous stepping stones are less than half a mile from the main car park. Please be aware that this path leads to the stepping stones but they are the only way across the river beyond this point. Alternatively, you can cross the river by the bridge here but the route alongside the river is rough and sometimes floods.
Whatever the season, after heavy rainfall the river level may rise and flood the stepping stones and some parts of the footpaths. There are alternative walking routes in the area, on higher ground, please refer to a map to choose a different walk if you need to.
A useful website to check the latest river level is available here If the water level is 0.35m or higher, the stepping stones are likely to be underwater.
A waymarked route to Thorpe Cloud summit
Our ranger team have installed a waymarked route to the summit of Thorpe Cloud. This route is marked with blue posts and will help to reduce the risk of rockfall and lower the impact of erosion.