Thorpe Cloud, Tissington Trail and Dovedale

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Overview

Start at the Dovedale National Trust Car Park (Toilets 20p).

Alternative routes either to the summit of Thorpe Cloud or a circuit at lower level, coming together at the Stepping Stones.

A gentle walk up Lin Dale takes us to the Tissington Trail, before returning along the banks of the River Dove.

The walk to the summit of Thorpe Cloud is at the upper end of moderate.

Please advise walk leader if going directly to the walk start point.

Sunday, 18 May 2025

Meeting time:: 9:00 am
Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: 320m / 1050ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 73793 55929
Nearest postcode:: CW1 5TW
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Meeting time:: 9:00 am

Public car park, Waterloo Road, Haslington Car share is £3.00

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 14625 50894
Nearest postcode:: DE6 2AY
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Start time:: 10:15 am

Dovedale National Trust Car Park ( Free for NT members )

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