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Hall Dale – Pollys Cottage Loop from Staffordshire Moorlands

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Hall Dale – Pollys Cottage Loop from Staffordshire Moorlands

Ric Merc planned a hike

October 27, 2019

Hall Dale – Pollys Cottage Loop from Staffordshire Moorlands

Moderate

02:31

8.28km

3.3km/h

280m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

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1.59 km

Hall Dale

Highlight • Gorge

Hall Dale is a steep and narrow dry valley that runs from the hamlet of Stanshope into Dovedale. The top is characterised by steep grassy banks that become a riot …

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3.57 km

Dovedale is renowned for its beautiful rock formations, created by water, ice and wind erosion over the millennia. Some of the exposed limestone has formed magnificent structures, towering above the …

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3.63 km

River Dove

Highlight • River

Lovely to hear the river and see a heron on quiet days. Does get busy after 10am.

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4.03 km

Dove Holes Caves

Highlight • Historical Site

Dove Holes are a series of three impressive caves beside the River Dove. They were formed around 350 million years ago by glacial meltwater. It’s great fun climbing up into the caves but take care as the rocks are slippery.

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6.68 km

Milldale

Highlight • Settlement

Milldale is a secluded village in an attractive location. Lots of visitors come up from Dovedale though. There's a small local shop that sells sandwiches, ice creams and hot drinks. …

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