Milldale – Ilam Hall loop from Alstonefield

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Alstonefield

Milldale – Ilam Hall loop from Alstonefield

Hard

5.0

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Milldale – Ilam Hall loop from Alstonefield

05:02

41.5km

1,130m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly runnable paths. Some sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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1.37 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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1.38 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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3.78 km

Dovedale Wood

Highlight • Natural

Dovedale Wood is picturesque woodland that rises steeply from the River Dove. It’s a tough climb through the trees but the rewards are worth it. Rocks and screes which are …

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7.40 km

Ilam Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Ilam Hall stands at the centre of the Ilam Park Estate. Built in the 16th century the hall was owned by the Port family for over 200 years. It was …

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7.44 km

Ilam Park Tea Room

Highlight • Rest Area

The National Trust tearoom at Ilam Park has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Stop and grab a scone, coffee, ice cream or a light meal and then continue with …

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7.68 km

Wild Garlic Walk Near Ilam Hall

Highlight • Forest

Lots and lots of wild garlic near to Ilam. Not sure if picking it is frowned upon, but i grabbed a few.

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12.7 km

Ruins

22.8 km

Ecton Hill

Peak

35.3 km

Hartington War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Unusually styled war memorial.

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35.5 km

Hartington Cheese Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely little shop, plenty of cheeses and accompaniments including quite a few local ones to the area. Picked up a few while I was there. 😃 Also sells local beers and real ales.

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