River Dove
For 45 miles the River Dove flows through the picturesque Derbyshire Dales, delighting visitors with steeply wooded slopes, glistening pools and peaceful low-lying meadows.
The high gritstone slopes of Axe Edge moor see the birth of this lauded trout-fishing river, which then plunges south to meet quaintly-named landmarks such as Dovedale, Raven's Crag, Reynard's Cave and Lover's Leap. This is story-book countryside. Ancient footpaths meander over stone slab bridges, rocky cliffs rear skywards and tiny hamlets huddle in the valley bottoms. The natural caves, conical crags, ancient woodlands and abundant wildflowers create a timeless air of quietude.
The River Dove is unusual in that much of its journey is completed with one bank in Derbyshire and one bank in Staffordshire. Walkers can look across the countys as they follow all – or part of – the 20-mile walkable route.
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