Dovedale

No. 1363 of 4,433 in the Peak District, No. 22 for hikes. Activity, 19.1 km from Bakewell.

Dovedale is a dale in the Peak District, a valley named after the River Dove.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Website
nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-dovedaleOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-30
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.60 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Ashbourne Heights Caravan ParkStay, 18 km from BakewellCamping
Common End FarmStay, 22 km from BakewellCamping
Tissington Caravan and Motorhome siteStay, 17 km from BakewellCamping
Bank Top Farm Caravan and Camping SiteStay, 19 km from BakewellCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Smiths TavernGrade II* listed, 22 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkFood and pubs
White Swan22 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Ye Old Crown Hotel24 km from Buxton, just outside the parkFood and pubs
BEAR22 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Ashbourne/Mayfield Crown Green Bowls Club24 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkRainy day