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  View of the stepping stones, Dovedale, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Peak District   Dovedale, Ashbourne.

These are the famous, and popular, stepping stones in Dovedale. They can be covered by the river in times of flood but in normal conditions, as seen here, the worst that can happen to you if you miss your footing is that your feet may get seriously wet.

 

 

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  Picture of dovedale,, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Peak District   Dovedale, Ashbourne.

The Tissington Spires are a group of rock formations about one mile from the stepping stones.

 

 

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  Picture of Dove Holes, Dovedale, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Peak District   Ashbourne, Derbyshire.

Dove Holes are two large caves that extend just a short way into the limestone but their appearance is very impressive.

 

 

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  Picture of Milldale village from Milldale, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Peak District   Ashbourne, Derbyshire.

About a mile further on from Doves Holes is the Viator packhorse bridge over the River Dove with Milldale village beyond.

 

 

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