With the prospect of a scorching forecast and the chance to get out again with Mrs R, we headed to a favourite area, Ilam Park & the stunning limestone valley of Dovedale.
After arriving at Ilam Park we got our ticket, got our walking trainers on and we were off exploring, heading through Ilam Park, Ilam village and over the fields to Dovedale.
We purposefully came out early today to try and beat the crowds, as we know this is a very popular place.
As we walked along the valley, it wasn't too busy just yet to be fair and we headed for Thorpe Cloud. By now it was getting pretty warm to be fair and i headed up to the summit while Tracey stayed at the bottom and relaxed.
About twenty minutes later i was on the top of this impressive, flat topped hill and enjoying some lovely views of Dovedale, Bunster Hill and the surrounding countryside. The views here are just lovely and as i headed back down to Mrs R after enjoying the great views, a Red Kite drifted right past us giving some lovely views.
As we wandered back towards the stepping stones, a few nice birds included a Redstart, 4 Wheatear and a Stonechat.
We sat in the shade for a while having a drink and relaxing, before heading back to Ilam Park for a coke and a cake.
This is such a lovely area and has been a long time fave to visit in this 'White Peak' area of the national park.
The following are my favourite photos from the visit.
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| Ilam Park |
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| Ilam Village |
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| Dovedale |
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| Mrs R On The Famous Stepping Stones |
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| Half Way Up Thorpe Cloud |
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| The Summit Of Thorpe Cloud |
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| Some Lovely Views From Thorpe Cloud |
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| Ilam Hall, Taken From Thorpe Cloud |
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| Bunster Hill, Taken From Thorpe Cloud. |
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| Some Of The Locals. |
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| Church Of The Holy Cross, Ilam Park |
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| Ilam Hall, Bunster Hill, Church Of The Holy Cross And Thorpe Cloud. |
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