Ilam Park and Dovedale car park are free for National Trust members. Otherwise, the charge is £4.50 for up to 4hrs parking, £6 for over 4hrs. Tickets are not transferable between the car parks.
Can you pay on card at Dovedale car park?
Dovedale parking charges
It’s good to know that the parking machines are CASH ONLY so make sure to bring some change! There are a couple of machines located near to the toilets. Parking is free for National Trust Members, you simply need to scan your card to get a free ticket to display.
How do you pay for Dovedale car park?
National Trust members park for free but please remember to bring your cards with you to scan at the machines or show to a member of staff at Dovedale car park and then display a ticket in your car window.
Where do you Park to visit Dovedale?
Ilam Park car park is open from 8:30am until dusk – no overnight car parking allowed. Dovedale car park is open from 9am until 5:30pm (during winter) – no overnight car parking allowed.
How much is parking at Dovedale? – Related Questions
Where can I park for free in Dovedale?
There is free parking in Milldale village at the other end of Dovedale which would then mean a four mile walk through Dovedale to reach the stepping stones.
How long is the Dovedale walk?
Dovedale valley follows the River Dove near the Staffordshire and Derbyshire border and is actually around 3 miles long. We have six Dovedale walks on the Staffordshire Walks app, download the app to view all walks and see your position on the map as you walk.
How do you get to Dovedale stepping stones?
Your only option is to get Bus 108 running between Leek and Ashbourne. You’ll need to get off at Calton Moor Farm Stop and make your way to Ilam and then to Dovedale. This is a nearly 4 mile long walk plus you need to get back too. So I must admit it’s not the most accessible of places.
Are there toilets at Dovedale car park?
Dovedale toilets
Near concession stands at Dovedale car park.
How accessible is Dovedale?
There’s a gorgeous log fire and wooden-beamed ceilings in the lounge, making the hotel extremely homely. There are no accessible rooms in the hotel, but the bar and restaurant have been made accessible by portable ramps at the main entrance.
Is Ilam Park free?
Parking for Ilam Park
National Trust members can park for free at Ilam Park. For non-members it’s £3.50 for up to 4 hours.
Can you take dogs to Dovedale?
Dogs on leads are always welcome at Ilam Park and Dovedale. You’ll find water bowls near the Stableyard Grab and Go and toilets at Ilam Park.
Can you visit Ilam Hall?
The visitor centre, toilets, shop and tea-room are open daily throughout the year. Ilam Park welcomes dogs on leads all year round. Pay and display car park on site – Free parking for National Trust members.
Where is Dovedale Peak District?
Dovedale is a valley in the Peak District of England. The land is owned by the National Trust and attracts a million visitors annually. The valley was cut by the River Dove and runs for just over 3 miles (5 km) between Milldale in the north and a wooded ravine, near Thorpe Cloud and Bunster Hill, in the south.
Is Dovedale Peak District Open?
Opening times at Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak
The car park and toilet facilities will remain open and you are welcome to explore the area.
Why is Dovedale famous?
The Peak District’s best-known dale and its ‘Princess of Rivers’ was first made famous for its fishing by writers Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton in 1653. Dovedale’s picturesque scenery was popularised by the Romantic Movement and its fame established by railway tourism and guided donkey trips from the Stepping Stones.
Are there waterfalls in the Peak District?
Whether you’re a photographer looking for the perfect shot or an outdoor adventurer in search of a new route, the Peak District is full of natural hidden treasures including some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the UK.
What is the most beautiful part of the Peak District?
Hope Valley is one of the best-loved parts of the Peak District National Park, offering some of the best views and most picturesque villages in the country.
Can you drive to top of Mam Tor?
Can you drive up Mam Tor? No, not to the top. If you don’t want to walk at all but still want a view of Mam Tor, the best place for this would be the end of Old Mam Tor Road. Otherwise, the highest point you can park at is Mam Nick Car Park.
Are there waterfalls in Dovedale?
This is a lovely walk up through the waterfalls, with stunning scenery. It is a 41/5 mile loop walk that can be quite strenuous as there are hundreds of steps up and down, but the views are worth the effort.
How long is Padley Gorge walk?
It’s a 2.7km cicular walk that takes in the National Trust’s Longshaw Estate too (which is free to walk though). And even though it may seem a short distance, do allow a good three hours for this walk as there are so many places to play! Don’t forget your cash for the ice-cream van. They don’t take cards.