Dovedale & the Stepping Stones

Ilam, Derbyshire · Free entry

Limestone dale with the famous stepping stones, Thorpe Cloud and rock formations like Ilam Rock.

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Mooch tip Ilam Park (NT) tea room is nearby.

Visiting

Opening times: Open at all times
How long to allow: 2 hours
Best time to go: Weekday mornings
Accessibility: Level path to stepping stones

Getting there

Address: Dovedale car park, Ilam, DE6 2AY
Parking: Dovedale pay car park
Nearest station: Derby or Uttoxeter (car recommended)

Places to stay near Dovedale & the Stepping Stones

The Izaak Walton HotelAshbourne · £££ · 0.8 km away YHA Ilam HallIlam · £ · 1.5 km away Lower Damgate Farm Holiday CottagesIlam · £££££ · 3.6 km away Dog & Partridge Country InnSwinscoe · £ · 3.6 km away Common End Farm CampsiteSwinscoe · £ · 3.7 km away Okeover ArmsMapleton · ££ · 3.9 km away

See all places to stay around Ilam

More to do nearby

Photo coming soonSeaside & theme parksAlton Towers ResortAlton, Staffordshire · 11 km awayPaid entry

Family attractionsHeights of AbrahamMatlock Bath, Derbyshire · 16 km awayAdults from £22

Historic house & gardensHaddon HallBakewell, Derbyshire · 17 km awayPaid entry

FreeHistoric city & landmarksBakewellBakewell, Derbyshire · 18 km awayFree entry

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