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Coalville Group

We are Coalville Ramblers - a friendly group based in the heart of the National Forest. We offer a programme of 3 walks each week, from 5 miles to 10 plus.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

A bit farther afield  today for a Peak District adventure. Starting at the car park in Milldale in Staffordshire we will be following the River Dove down to the stepping stones. This is a very well walked trail and should be obstacle free but car should be taken where the path gets rocky as it can be slippery. At the stepping stones there is a choice to either retrace your footsteps back to Milldale or to climb Thorpe Cloud for superb views before returning to the car park. Due to the distance we will be starting at 11.00. Googlemaps calculates 1 hour 20 minutes to Milldale but there is always the possibility of delays in everyone’s favourite bottleneck, Ashbourne so allow plenty of time.

This will be a truly spectacular walk.

Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
250m / 820ft
Type:
linear

 Car sharing is encouraged.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 13587 54779
Nearest postcode:
DE6 2GB
what3words:
tumblers.lizards.advantage
Start time:
11:00 am

Milldale car park,

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 15142 51040
Nearest postcode:
DE6 2AX
what3words:
itself.introduce.front
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking