Name: Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak
Rating: 5.0

Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak

Ilam, Ashbourne, null, Derbyshire, DE6 2AZ, England

1-90 Years

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Description

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. These include: Dovedale; the Manifold Valley; Ilam Park; Ecton Mine, Stanton Moor Edge; Miller's Dale and Ravenstor; and High Wheeldon.

If you are looking for Best National Parks in Ashbourne , Derbyshire then you can visit Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak. Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak is one of the places in Ashbourne Derbyshire for day out with kids and families. More details can be found on the website for this place.

Features

Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

On Site Parking
On Site Toilet

What to see

Ilam Park
Ilam Park is nestled beneath steep-sided hills on the bank of the River Manifold. It features a formal Italian Garden, views across to Thorpe Cloud and Bunster Hill and walks through ravine woodlands. Ilam Hall is managed by the YHA as a youth hostel.

Dovedale
Dovedale National Nature Reserve boasts ancient ravine woodland, wildflowers, limestone crags and a variety of wildlife.

The White Peak
White Peak countryside has numerous pathways and bridleways to explore across the Manifold Valley, Ecton Mine, Stanton Moor Edge, Miller's Dale, Ravenstor and High Wheeldon.

Eating
Hot and cold drinks, cakes and seasonal lunches are available from our cosy Manifold Tea-room.

Second-hand bookshop
Second-hand bookshop located within the stableyard area at Ilam Park. Wide selection of pre-loved books, with some indoor seating and is dog friendly.

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Price

Price: Free

Price Details

Pricing General Admission All ages: Free

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Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Ilam Park: 09:00 - 20:00
Dovedale carpark: 09:00 - 16:30
Ilam Park tea-room: 10:00 - 16:00
Ilam Park Changing Place: 10:00 - 16:00

Address: Ilam, Ashbourne, null, Derbyshire, DE6 2AZ, England

Post Code: DE6 2AZ

Council: Ashbourne

County: Derbyshire

On foot
Quiet roads and footpaths off the Tissington trail (Ashbourne to Buxton) and Limestone Way (Matlock to Uttoxeter)

By train
Matlock 11 miles, Uttoxeter 11 miles, Buxton 15 miles and Derby 16 miles

By bus
For Ilam and Dovedale: services from Buxton train station to Ashbourne, daily, alight Thorpe, 2 miles (Monday to Saturday, Ilam village Sunday and Bank Holidays).

Cycling
NCN68, 2 miles

By road
2.5 miles off the A515 Ashbourne to Buxton 25 miles from M1 junction 28 25 miles from M6 junction 15. Upon arrival to Ilam and Dovedale please drive carefully and be considerate of the local communities and farmers that live and work there. Please do not block access points or roads, these must be kept clear at all times for farmers, local communities and the emergency services.