Milldale – Wolfscote Dale loop from Hartington Town Quarter CP

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Hartington Town Quarter CP

Milldale – Wolfscote Dale loop from Hartington Town Quarter CP

Hard

4.3

(3)

runners

Milldale – Wolfscote Dale loop from Hartington Town Quarter CP

02:59

25.3km

600m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.51 km

Scenic Path in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

10.5 km

Ruins

12.2 km

Wetton Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

A gently rising hill to get started on the path to more vigorous running, you could even make a day of this area as there are so many other things to see and do here.

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17.5 km

Polly's Cottage Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great place to stop, grab a brew or some food/ice cream and sit by the river. Wonderful owner.

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17.5 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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18.4 km

River Dove Bridge at the Derbyshire–Staffordshire Border

Highlight • Bridge

Scenic little bridge over the river Dove that sits between the signs for Derbyshire (and a steep hill) on one side and Staffordshire and on the other

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18.6 km

Fishpond Bank

Highlight • Trail

Fishpond Bank is a particularly pretty stretch of Wolfescote Dale. In spring and summer, the bank bursts into a riot of colour with wildflowers. And, of course, the River Dove …

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20.1 km

Iron Tors

Nature Reserve

22.0 km

Wolfscote Dale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wolfscote Dale is an idyllic limestone dale, close to Hartington. The crystalline River Dove flows through the heart of this steep-sided dale, which has dramatic screes, cliffs and caves towering …

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22.5 km