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Dove Holes Caves – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Fenny Bentley

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Dove Holes Caves – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Fenny Bentley

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Dove Holes Caves – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Fenny Bentley

04:11

15.5km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.86 km

Mill Pond Plantation

Forest

9.01 km

Milldale

Highlight • Settlement

Milldale is a secluded village in an attractive location. Lots of visitors come up from Dovedale though. There's a small local shop that sells sandwiches, ice creams and hot drinks. …

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10.3 km

Mill Dale Caves

Highlight • River

very busy on the first few miles , but great solo after 7 miles

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10.4 km

Dove Holes are a series of three impressive caves beside the River Dove. They were formed around 350 million years ago by glacial meltwater. It’s great fun climbing up into the caves but take care as the rocks are slippery.

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10.9 km

Ilam Rock

Highlight • Natural

Dovedale is renowned for its beautiful rock formations, created by water, ice and wind erosion over the millennia. Some of the exposed limestone has formed magnificent structures, towering above the …

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11.4 km

Boardwalk Along the River, Peak District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Much narrower here. Still passable with a pram.

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11.7 km

Reynard’s Cave and Natural Arch

Highlight • Cave

Reynard’s Cave is located high up on the bank of Dovedale. The caves, formed by the erosion of limestone, were used as a shelter by hunters from around 13,000 BCE. …

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13.3 km

Dovedale's stepping stones

Highlight • River

The Stepping Stones make for a quirky crossing of the River Dove. In the middle of the stones, be sure to look around and admire the stunning scenery. The stones …

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15.1 km

The Old Dog

Highlight • Restaurant

The Old Dog offers unfussy food and drinks in a relaxing atmosphere. It's a family run pub with great walks from the door. They are dog and muddy walker friendly. …

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15.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.01 km

6.26 km

1.02 km

990 m

230 m

Surfaces

8.71 km

2.76 km

1.86 km

1.67 km

396 m

119 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Monday 22 June

31°C

15°C

12 %

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Dove Holes Caves – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Fenny Bentley

Milldale

Mill Dale Caves

Dove Holes Caves

Ilam Rock

Boardwalk Along the River, Peak District National Park

Reynard’s Cave and Natural Arch

Dovedale's stepping stones

The Old Dog

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