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Ilam Park: 2026 Canihike with Nose and Paws Active

Join us for an exciting new kind of event with your four legged friend!

  • Booking essential

We know dogs are part of the family and they're a part of the way many people enjoy the Peak District. We invite you to come and try Canihike at Ilam Park and learn how to hike with your dog on a harness.

So what is Canihike? Canihike is hiking with your dog using a canihike belt, bungee line and harness that does not restrict your dogs movements. Canihike is a great way to build a close bond and exercise your dog, especially a dog with high energy levels or those that must stay on a lead. (A dog must be fully developed and over the age of 1.)

Sessions are strictly limited to 10 participants, full information to be given on booking or at request.

Parking is free for National Trust members and for non members it's £6 for up to 4 hours and £8 for all day. All equipment is provided to take part.

This event, like all our events is open to members of the National Trust and non-members. All money raised goes straight back into looking after the White Peak.

Contact jules@noseandpawsactive.co.uk to ask any questions.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All per person£10.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 01335 350503 Please use the calendar to select the date you would like to book onto.

Suitability

Suitable from ages 8+

Meeting point

At the Welcome Hut

What to bring and wear

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes/boots for walking

Accessibility

This is an active exercise activity, that may require using steps and styles.

Contact info

Nose and Paws Active / White Peak Estate Office

Upcoming events

Ilam Park: Bird Ringing Demonstration 

Get up early and get up close with some of our feathered friends. Learn about bird ringing and the native birds of Ilam Park.

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on
14 Feb 2026
at 07:00 to 10:30

Dovedale: February Dovedale Big Bird Count 

Fly down to National Nature Reserve and see how many birds you can discover this February half term.

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on
14 Feb to 21 Feb 2026
at 10:30 to 14:30+ 7 other dates or times

Ilam Park: February Bird Box Detectives trail 

Grab you detective hat and your binoculars! It's time to explore Ilam Park and solve the puzzles to discover the beautiful birds that live here.

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on
14 Feb to 22 Feb 2026
at 10:30 to 15:00+ 8 other dates or times

Dovedale Big Litter Pick 

Join us for a few hours at Dovedale and get your steps in, picking litter along the valley so the National Nature Reserve remains a great place for nature and people alike.

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on
18 Feb to 5 May 2026
at 09:00 to 11:00+ 2 other dates or times