About this Event
On Sunday 22nd Febraury 2026 join us for a 'Selfcare Sunday' wellbeing walk as we visit Dovedale, located in the Peak District National Park.
Dovedale is regarded as the Peak District’s best-known dale and a popular excursion along the beautiful River Dove. The renowned picturesque scenery was popularised by the Romantic Movement and its fame established by railway tourism and guided trips from the Stepping Stones. In the 1930’s, a campaign was launched to make Dovedale Britain’s first National Park.
Starting from the National Trust car park we meander north following the River Dove to the small hamlet of Milldale. Enroute to Milldale we pass Lovers Leap, Tissington Spires, Reynard's Cave, Lion's Head Rock, Ilam Rock, Pickering Tor, Dove Holes, The Nab and Ravens Tor. After a short visit to Milldale we make our way back retracing our approach route.
This walk is 9.6km (6 miles) with a total ascent of 123m and will last approxiamtely 3 .5 hours with breaks and viewing stops. This walk is graded as easy as the route is fairly flat throughout and on well defined paths. Care will need to be taken following any wet or icy weather.
Trek Therapy are offering this professionally facilitated wellbeing walk as part of our wellbeing walks programme made possible through support from the National Lottery Community Fund.
This activity will be promoting social interaction, the physical and emotional wellbeing benefits of walking in the outdoors and a therapeutic value of nature connection to anyone who would like to participate.
The meeting point for this event will be at 09:45am at Dovedale National Trust Car Park, Dovedale, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AY, where our Trek Therapy leaders will be waiting to greet you.
There are toilet facilities and a cafe available at the National Trust centre. The car park is pay and display and will cost approximately £7.00 for the day. Please bring change for parking. Following our walk participants have the opportunity to relax in the area or vist Ilam Hall, independently, which is a short distance away. Ilam Park | Derbyshire | National Trust
Please plan your journey in advance to avoid any travel or parking issues.
There will be an initial group briefing and overview facilitated by our 'Trek Therapy' programme leaders. The walk will commence at 10:00am.
Participants will need to ensure they have a daysack that includes the following:
- Appropriate footwear and a set of waterproofs (trousers and jacket).
- A warm layer or fleece.
- Drinks and snacks for the duration of the activity.
- Sunscreen / sunglasses as required.
- A hat and pair of gloves.
- Personal Medic*tion.
- Packed lunch and water.
Please note places are limited to 24 participants.
Unfortunately we are not able to include dogs on our walks.
Trek Therapy reserve the right to refuse individuals joining the activity if they do not have the appropriate equipment listed above.
For more advice and information about what kit to bring or to learn more about Trek Therapy visit our website: Trek Therapy
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
National Trust Car Park - Dovedale National Nature Reserve DE6 2AY, National Trust Car Pard, Ashbourne, United Kingdom
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