North England Dovedale?

[Craikeybaby]

I’m planning to meet some mates for a morning of photography somewhere between Birmingham and Manchester. Does Dovedale sound like a good bet? If so, is there anything that we need to be aware of? Best places to park etc?

 

[Sean Wilson]

Two options,
It has its own car park between Thorpe and Ilam, £5 to park, short walk to stepping stones, just beware both banks can get pretty waterlogged this time of year because of heavy rain, wellies or stout waterproof boots. Thorpe cloud is a short but steep walk to the top, Great views of the dale and stepping stones.
You can follow the river upstream to Milldale over lovers leap, plenty of caves and some wooden boarding to traverse.
The other option is to park at Milldale and walk back to Dovedale, there is a small free car park on the edge of the village, it’s about 3 miles to Dovedale following the river.
Walked it many times either way.
Another option is the Roaches a large rocky outcrop between Leek and Buxton, plenty of photographic opportunities.
Also Google Padley Gorge, a little bit further west but great for waterfall shots.

 

[Craikeybaby]

Thanks!

Will also check those out! Even if for future trips, although waterfalls may be a good option with all the rain we’ve had recently…

 

[Brentor]

A few other suggestions for the Peaks:

Monsal Head





1. Mam Tor and Hope Valley

2. Padley Gorge

3. Alport Castles

4. Lyme Hall and Cage

5. Lathkill Dale and Over Haddon

6. Stanage Edge

7. Leash Fen

8. Chrome and Packhouse Hills

9. The Roaches and Hen Cloud

10. Crowden Valley

11. Upper Dovedale

12. Goyt Valley

13. Curbar Edge

14. Luds Church

15. Rockhall Cottage

16. Fairbrook

17. Howden Dam

18. Peters Stone

19. Kinder Scout

20. Arbor Low Stone Castle

21. Millers Dale

22. Back Tor

23. Higger Torm- short walk

24. Three Shires Head

25. Winnat's Pass

 

[Craikeybaby]

We went to Dovedale yesterday, @Sean Wilson was correct about the path being flooded on both sides! However the main problem we encountered was the low December sun wasn't getting in to the valley, and typically when it did we were in the wrong place. Definitely somewhere to try again, maybe in the late spring?

We had a good burger at the Old Dog pub on the way back to Ashbourne though.

 

[Tringa]

However the main problem we encountered was the low December sun wasn't getting in to the valley, and typically when it did we were in the wrong place.

That's where The Photographer's Ephemeris is your friend.

Dave

 

[Craikeybaby]

I still need to revisit Dove Dale, but going to try the Roaches tomorrow.