Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak

Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak

White Peak Estate, including Ilam Park, Dovedale and Hamps and Manifold Valleys

Situated in the spectacular setting of the Staffordshire and Derbyshire Peak District, Ilam Park makes an ideal base to explore the other parts of the White Peak area.

White Peak incorporates several key areas that are well worth a visit. These include: Dovedale; the Manifold Valley; Ilam Park; Ecton Mine, Stanton Moor Edge; Miller's Dale and Ravenstor; and High Wheeldon.

Places to visit

  • In Dovedale: Stepping Stones, Milldale, Wolfscote Hill and Biggin Dale
  • In Manifold Valley: Wetton Mill, Ecton Mine Engine House, Manifold light railway track, the disappearing Rivers Hamps and Manifold, Apes Tor and Beeston Tor
  • In Ilam Park: the River Manifold and Boil Holes, Bunster Hill, Hinkley Wood, the Visitor Centre, tea-room, shop and caravan site
  • Around Monyash House Farm: Monyash Moor and Ferndale
  • Near Stanton Moor Edge: Stanton Moor
  • In Miller's Dale and Ravenstor: Bellamy's Bank, Tideswell Dale, River Wye, Monsal Trail and Ravenstor YHA

School Visits

A school visit to the White Peak area of the Peak District offers a wealth of new and memorable outdoor experiences for children of all ages.

Explore Dovedale valley, visit a Peak District farm, carry out a village survey in Ilam, or have a go at orienteering in Ilam Park.

Sessions are run outdoors, so a picnic lunch and waterproofs are essential throughout the year.

To find out more contact Zoe Stevens, Visitor Experience Officer.

Venue Category: 
Wildlife and Nature
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Activities provided: 
Animal Encounters
Environment
Farm
Hiking / Trekking
Nature Trail
Observing
Curriculum: 
Citizenship
Physical Education
PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)
Science
Suitability: 
Key Stage 1 (4-7)
Key Stage 2 (8-11)
Key Stage 3 (12-14)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 5 (17+)
Early Years (2-4)
Residential?: 
No
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Venue Address: 
Ilam
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 2AZ
United Kingdom
Venue Contact Number: 
01335 350503

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