Derbyshire Peak District - Dovedale Valley

Dovedale Valley & Stream - Derbyshire, Peak District

Dovedale is in the South of the Peak District between the beautiful villages of Ilam and Thorpe. The River Dove has carved a deep valley in the Limestone over many thousands of years, creating one of the most beautiful areas in the Southern Peak District.

To find Dovedale just head for ilam. 'Dovedale Valley' is mentioned on the road signs once you're in the right area. There's a car park at the southern end of the valley, this provides easy flat access to the lower part of the River Dove along a wide tarmac path.

The Tarmac path continues along one side of the River for several 100 yards, ending at a set of stepping stones which lead across to the gravel footpath on the other bank. If there's been a lot of rain then the steeping stones are tricky!! Fortunately there's also a footbridge at the beginning of the path near the car park.
  stepping stones across the River Dove at Dovedale in the peak districtThe footpath winds along the side of the stream staying fairly flat for the most part.

For the more adventurous,
there's also a path up 'Thorpe Cloud' - a large hill on the East side of the stream this provides great views over the surrounding area.

Features.
Accessible stream
Flat Footpaths
Dramatic Scenery
Cafe-Van in Car Park
Toilets.
Walks up Hills
Peace and quiet
Car park not free - was £2

Wallpaper Photographs from Dovedale Valley, Derbyshire - Peak District

Stormy clouds over a sunlit Dovedale Valley in Derbyshire

Storm Clouds Dovedale

Dovedale Valley

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stepping stones across the River Dove at Dovedale in the peak district

Dovedale Stream Stones

Stream Wallpaper

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HQ landscape wallpaper of the Dovedale Valley Hills in Derbyshire

Dovedale Hillsides

Dovedale Valley Wallpaper

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landscape wallpaper of a view over the River Dove in the Dovedale Valley

River Dove

Dovedale Valley & Duck

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Hills and cave around the Dovedale Valley

Dovedale Hills & Cave

Dovedale Valley Derbyshire

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The River Dove with dark storm clouds over the hills at Dovedale Valley

Dovedale Storm Clouds

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fast flowing river Dove at Dovedale Valley

River Dove

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Dovedale Stream Rock

Dove Dale Wallpapers

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Dovedale Valley - South Derbyshire - Links and Map

Peak District National Park Authority
Information about looking after, living in, learning about and visiting the Peak District National Park. www.peakdistrict.org

Discover Derbyshire and the Peak District
Countryside walks in Derbyshire and the Peak District, places to visit, villages, towns, heritage trails and images.
www.derbyshire-peakdistrict.co.uk

National Trust | Ilam Park | Dovedale
Dovedale is one of the key places to visit in the Peak District. High Peak, Longshaw & South Peak Estate are cared for by the National Trust. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dovedale

History of the Peak District - the UK's first National Park
Neighbouring industrial cities such as Manchester, Sheffield and the north Midlands - the Peak District is within an hours journey of millions of people. www.peakdistrict-nationalpark.com

Dovedale Valley is between Thorpe and Ilam - where the river crosses the road.


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Links to Days Out in Derbyshire - The Peak District.

Howden Reservoir in North Derbyshire

Derwent Valley - North Derbyshire

Derbyshire Peak District. You could very easily spend a whole day in the Derwent valley, a really lovely area at all times of year. A three reservoir network runs throughout the valley.

Click here for more information and photographs of the Derwent Valley in the Peak District.
Padley Gorge Stream on the Longshaw Estate - Peak District

Longshaw Estate & Padley Gorge

North Peak District near Grindleford. Large expanse of moorland, woods and streams all within the Peak District National Park with loads of footpaths & mountain views.

Click here for more info and pictures of the Longshaw Estate and Padley Gorge in the Derbyshire Peak District
picture of Hardwick Hall

Hardwick Hall

North Derbyshire near Chesterfield. Hardwick Hall is one of Britain's most complete Elizabethan houses. Large areas of parklands, orchard and herb garden to explore. The country park contains rare breeds of cattle and sheep.

Click here for more Photographs and info on Hardwick Hall
Front view of Calke Abbey

Calke Abbey

A large Baroque mansion surrounded by 600 acres on parkland nature reserve. With beautiful walled flower and kitchen gardens.
National Trust owned since 1980.

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Markeaton flower gardens and orangery, Derby, UK

Markeaton Park

Markeaton Park in Derby was originally part of the Markeaton Hall Estate. Markeaton Park has a fairly large lake and mill pond with the usual collection of tame waterfowl. There are the many formal gardens filled with various colorful flowers around a small fountain.

Click here for lots more photos and info about Markeaton Park
Carsington Water in Derbyshire

Carsington Water (Reservoir)

Carsington Water is a very large reservoir located between Matlock and Ashbourne in Derbyshire. A fairly new reservoir finished in the 1990's.

Click here for more wallpapers and tourist info about Carsington Water in Derbyshire.
stepping stones across the River Dove at Dovedale in the peak district

Dovedale Valley

A beautiful valley carved by the River Dove in the South of the Peak District. With lots of footpaths along the riverside and up the surrounding hills.

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creswell craggs

Creswell Crags

A limestone gorge with lots of caves and smaller fissures. Stone tools and remains of animals found in the caves by archaeologists provide evidence for a fascinating story of life during the last Ice Age between 50,000 and 10,000 years ago.

More wallpapers & info about Creswell Craggs in Derbyshire

Other places of interest in Derbyshire that I plan to visit.

Crich Tramway Village is a lovingly restored period village that is also home to the National Tramway Museum and its world renowned archives. Just 8 miles from junction 28 of the M1, Crich can also be easily accessed using the A38, the A6, the A61 and the A52. www.tramway.co.uk

The Height of Abraham is one of the Peak District’s oldest and most popular days out, with stunning countryside views. With spectacular underground caverns, stunning views and acres of beautiful woodland. In recent times however, the Heights has become rightly famous for its landmark Cable Car system which was introduced in 1984 - the first of its kind in the whole of the British Isles.

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