Gorges · East Midlands
Dove Dale
In or near Hartington.
Dove Dale — a gorge in england east midlands.
Jonathan Clitheroe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British gorge — a narrow, steep-sided valley typically carved by a river through resistant limestone or sandstone country.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dove Valley and Biggin Dale SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: DOVEDALE
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dove Dale is a scenic gorge located in the East Midlands. It is known for its limestone cliffs and river views, making it a popular destination for walking and nature enthusiasts. The area features various trails that offer opportunities for hiking and exploring the natural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0667, -1.7833
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Parish
- Ilam
- Postcode
- DE6 2BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Staffordshire Moorlands
Sources
- manual: geonames-2651051 (CC BY 4.0)
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dove Dale?
- Dove Dale is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE6 2BD), in the parish of Ilam.
- What is Dove Dale?
- Dove Dale — a gorge in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Dove Dale?
- Drivers can use postcode DE6 2BD.
- Is Dove Dale a protected site?
- Yes — Dove Dale is part of the Dove Valley and Biggin Dale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the DOVEDALE National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Dove Dale?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DE6 2BD. It sits within the Staffordshire Moorlands parliamentary constituency.