Last updated 26.8.2009
| Date | 23 June 2009 |
| Walk Info | Dovedale by the tourist route, then cross higher ground to the west to return along paths overlooking the Manifold and passing via Ilam. |
| Distance | 15.0 km |
| Ascents | About 460m |
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Leader (long walk) |
Richard Wall..........[01 509 414 420] --and-- [07 ### ### ###] |
| Walk Info (short walk) |
South across river then Blore , Rushley, Ilam and back past Izaak Walton Hotel. |
| Distance | 10.2 km |
| Ascents | About 290m |
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Leader (short walk) |
David Mouncer..........[01 509 261 751] --and-- [07 ### ### ###] |
| Start | Dovedale Car Park (pay attendant on entry) |
| Grid Ref | SK 146 509 |
| Travel | Google Maps time from Loughborough 54min for 46 miles. At Ashbourne head North for 1 mile, then fork left for Thorpe. After Thorpe head towards Ilam, but turn right for the Dovedale car park. |
 Try clicking on the signpost to get a map. Then zoom out for a suitable route-plan map |
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| Aerial map of start |
For Google satellite map of the start point, click here. |
| Extra Info | Possible tea stop at Isaak Walton Hotel (up-market)... or an ice cream in the car park |
| Toilets at start? | Yes. |