Dating in Ashbourne and Dovedale
In shortAshbourne is a market town at the southern edge of the Peak District, a short drive from Dovedale. The dale is one of the best known walks in the county. Go early, as the car parks fill fast at weekends.
A first date idea
Ilam Park to the stepping stones
This National Trust trail runs 1.5 miles from Ilam Park to the Dovedale stepping stones and takes about 40 minutes. The stones date from the mid 19th century, and you can spot fossils in them as you cross. Car parks can be full by 9am at weekends, so set off early.
Source: National Trust: Ilam Park to Dovedale stepping stones trail, checked 9 November 2026
Walk from Ilam Park to the Dovedale stepping stones below Thorpe Cloud.
For more ideas, read well dressing season or peak District dates for beginners.
