Walk down to either Lode Mill or Milldale (stop off at Polly’s cottage for a hot pastie or soup), cross the river at Viator’s bridge and follow the river down-stream. You can then choose to cross the footbridge at the Tissington Spires and walk-up Halldale or continue towards Ilam. Ilam Hall has a National Trust tearooms.
A note from Jo & Rob
Dovedale can get very busy in peak seasons.