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  Dovedale in Derbyshire - one of Derbyshire's finest and most popular dales - Information and photos
Dovedale in Derbyshire, is owned by the National Trust and is farmed with many sheep on the rocky slopes and in the woods.
Upstream from the stepping stones the heights on the left are known as Dovedale castle and these are followed by the 12 apostles, best viewed from the grassy spur called lovers-leap, possibly named after a rejected maiden threw herself off the precipice but was saved by the bushes that broke her fall.
Though this marks the end of the gorge, dovedale continues for a further mile upstream to milldale where the river is crossed via viator bridge, a honey pot for tourists.
www.derbyshireuk.net /dovedale.html   (703 words)

  
 Thorpe to Hartington
Dovedale is a limestone gorge, lightly but pleasantly wooded, the river gurgling pleasantly along its bed (unlike so many limestone gorges, in which the river has long since disappeared into the bedrock).
Dovedale is in the care of the National Trust, who have vastly improved the parking and visitor facilities and the quality of the path through the dale.
Dovedale doglegs to the east for about half a kilometre at Milldale and the straightforward route onwards is to follow the little motor road in this direction, but a more elegant hiking route takes a footpath up to Shining Tor, the lip of the high slopes just to the south.
www.jbutler.org.uk /e2e/WhitePeak/w1/index.shtml   (1858 words)

  
 Peak District National Park: Study Area
Dovedale was made famous by Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton who wrote The Compleat Angler in the 17th century.
Dovedale was proposed as a separate National Park in the 1930s.
It is the enormous popularity of the Dovedale area and the pressures brought by the many thousands of pairs of feet, that has caused serious problems of congestion and erosion.
www.peakdistrict-nationalpark.info /studyArea/factsheets/08.html   (1759 words)

  
 Dovedale Counselling EAP Service
When personal difficulties begin to detract from our quality of life, when they begin to have an adverse impact on our mental, emotional, or physical wellbeing, it is time to talk with someone with professional knowledge and training, to help identify and resolve these difficulties.
Dovedale Counselling is an international provider of professional counselling services for employees.
Dovedale's helpline staff are available 24 hours a day, 265 days a year.
www.ucc.ie /eap/dovedale.htm   (424 words)

  
 Organic bread products Dovedale Bread in Nelson, New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Dovedale Bread was founded by Roland and Christine Dallas on their Dovedale farm southwest of Nelson, New Zealand.
A market leader in the baking of gluten free, yeast free and organic breads, Dovedale Bread still uses the traditional method of leaven fermentation, which produces loaves of exceptional quality and flavour.
All of the Dovedale Bread Range is made using only certified organic and GE free grains and stoneground flours.
www.dovedalebread.co.nz   (189 words)

  
 FODIS: SCHOOL HISTORY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Dovedale Infant School, in South Liverpool, is situated on Herondale Road close to Queens Drive ring road, and the world famous Penny Lane.
Dovedale Road Council Infants Department, as it was then known, opened on August 9th, 1915 on the present site.
Dovedale Infant School is a good school which aims to provide the best possible education for the children attending the school.
fodis-dovedale.merseyside.org /history.html   (508 words)

  
 National Trust | Ilam Park | Dovedale
Dovedale is of great geological and physiographic interest for this string karst scenery.
Dovedale Ashwood has been designated a Grade 1* Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in the Nature Conservation Review as one of the best Carboniferous limestone woodlands in the country, and is also considered to be one of international importance.
He gave lectures and wrote to the press to promote his idea, but when he failed to gain government support, he turned to the National Trust who were keen to support his idea but did not have the funds.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk /main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-ilampark/w-east_midlands-places-southpeakestate/w-east_midlands-places-dovedale.htm   (2922 words)

  
 Dovedale : Support For Healthcare Professionals
Dovedale's Counselling Services are staffed by caring, experienced counsellors and advisers who are able to provide guidance, advice and support on a range of personal issues and difficulties such as:
All counsellors employed by Dovedale Counselling are qualified and experienced professionals who operate to strict professional codes of practice in order to protect the confidentiality of those using Dovedale’s services.
Dovedale provides unlimited access to their helpline service.
www.dovedale.co.uk /healthcare/nhs.html   (397 words)

  
 TDC > Dovedale   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The new farmers cleared the land to run stock and plant crops and the kaka were hunted mercilessly for the cooking pot.
The Dovedale School, built in 1870, is still on its original site and today it provides classes up to year 8.
Dovedale’s industries include forestry and mixed farming, and it is also the birthplace of Dovedale Breads, a well-known organic bread-making business now based in Nelson.
www.tdc.govt.nz /index.php?Dovedale   (166 words)

  
 BBC - Seven Wonders - Dovedale
Dovedale is a beautiful limestone gorge in the River Dove valley famous for its ashwoods and geological features.
Dovedale took its shape as vast quantities of melting water from retreating icefields cut through the limestone bedrock.
Water erosion formed caves (such as Dove Holes and Reynard’s Cave) which were left dry as the river cut even deeper.
www.bbc.co.uk /england/sevenwonders/midlands/dovedale   (190 words)

  
 Photographs from Dovedale and the Peak District
Dovedale in Derbyshire and the Peak District National Park, is owned by the National Trust and is farmed with many sheep on the rocky slopes and in the woods.
It is little more than 3 miles distance between Thorpe and Milldale in the north and the famous part of Dovedale is the wooded ravine between the stepping stones, a short distance from the car park at the front of Thorpe Cloud, and the cave like dove-holes.
Photographs from Dovedale in Derbyshire and the Peak District
www.derbyshire-photographs.co.uk /dovedale2.html   (112 words)

  
 Dovedale House (Battersea) - Fluid Foundation : London Bar Guide
The Dovedale used to be known as the Bar Room Bar which was known for its half price pizzas on a Tuesday night.
The Dovedale, as far as I’m concerned, is known for not doing anything in half measures (sadly for Bar Room Bar fans this includes food prices).
Like the venue itself the staff are unpretentious and likeable, and though The Dovedale is a bit out of the way to be anything other than a haunt for the Battersea residents, it’s exactly what the area needs.
www.fluidfoundation.com /venueDetails.asp?BarRef=2473   (309 words)

  
 Dovedale
Dovedale is a well known beauty spot situated within the National Trust's South Peak Estate.
Dovedale's popularity owes much to its accessibility by a broad level path following the bank of the river Dove through a gorge lined by craggy rocks and pillars.
The southern entrance to Dovedale can be reached by the A515 out of Ashbourne towards Buxton and after a couple of miles take a left turn signposted Ilam Thorpe Dovedale.
www.places-to-go.org.uk /dovedale.htm   (294 words)

  
 DOVEDALE HOUSE - Residential Youth Centre for Groups in the White Peak
DOVEDALE HOUSE - Residential Youth Centre for Groups in the White Peak
Situated in the picturesque village of Ilam between the Dove and Manifold valleys, Dovedale House offers excellent residential facilities to groups visiting the Peak District.
Dovedale House provides comfortable fully catered accommodation for up to 55 people in 12 different size bedrooms.
www.dovedale-house.org.uk   (271 words)

  
 Imrans's Dovedale Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Dovedale is a classic limestone gorge with outstanding scenery, mixed ash woodlands, Herb-rich grassland and a crystal-clear river.
Dovedale is centred in one of the main traffic routes like:- A6 from Matlock, A628 to Glossop and other trunk roads.
The Peak District is situated to the North-West by the third largest City in England, MANCHESTER, and to the South by West Midland Conurbation's of which Birmingham is the Second Largest.
atschool.eduweb.co.uk /sirwilf/work/imrandov.htm   (616 words)

  
 Dovedale Dash 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The Dovedale Dash is a cross country race of 4¾ miles, run by about 1200 people of all abilities.
The venue is the picturesque area around the village of Thorpe and Dovedale in the south of the Derbyshire Peak District.
The course is mainly along field paths and open ground in the valleys of the rivers Dove and Manifold.
www.dovedaledash.co.uk   (98 words)

  
 Hillcrest House - Thorpe, Dovedale, Derbyshire
Situated on its own, 1/2 mile from Thorpe village on the road into Dovedale under Thorpe Cloud, with stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
It was originally called the Dovedale Inn, and provided lodging, refreshments and a change of horse to coaches on their way to Leek and Stoke.
Dovedale and Ilam are both but a short walk one way, while the village of Thorpe is a short walk the other way.
www.ashbourne-town.com /accom/hilcrest/hillcst.html   (705 words)

  
 FODIS - Friends of Dovedale Infant School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Dovedale Infant School Herondale Road, Liverpool L18 IJX
FODIS is a registered charity working to improve resources and opportunities in Dovedale Infant School for both education and play.
The group's principal focus is on resources and opportunities which the Local Education Authority is unable to fund.
fodis-dovedale.merseyside.org   (118 words)

  
 Dovedale School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
A group of parents, teachers and governors at Dovedale have set up a Friends' Group (FODIS) as a registered charity to develop plans and raise funds to achieve them.
They are focusing on the playground with plans for new quiet areas, beds for plants and vegetables, space for games and outdoor art and environmental resources to help work in the classroom.
To kick of its plans, Dovedale is appealing to Beatles fans for any help they can offer.
www.instantkarma.com /dovedaleschool.html   (255 words)

  
 BirdForum - Dovedale - a great day out in the Derbyshire Dales.
Dovedale is one of those places that is very scenic and attractive but also very popular.
Towards the end of the day the sun disappeared and light snow fell for an hour or so adding to the atmosphere and laying a light powdering across the surrounding hills and trees.
Dovedale is a lovely place, tinkered with by man to produce an almost garden effect in a few places, but left wild and rugged in others.
www.birdforum.net /showthread.php?t=13236   (725 words)

  
 BBC Staffordshire - Out & About - Dovedale & Ilam
The word 'Dove' comes from a pre-Saxon word 'Dubo' meaning fl, and possibly this refers to the river's dark and shadowy passage through the gorge.
Acquired piece by piece since the 1930s, Dovedale now forms just one part of the National Trust's 3,600 acre South Peak estate.
Dovedale is well worth a visit, and at the end of the trail in Milldale, there's a great little shop that serves top pasties...
www.bbc.co.uk /stoke/going_out/venues/a_f/dovedale.shtml   (531 words)

  
 Dovedale: Holiday Cottage in Alstonefield, Dovedale, within the Peak District National Park
Dovedale in the Peak District National Park has some of the most attractive scenery in the country.
It is easily accessible and has an easy walking footpath alongside the River Dove, which flows through the whole valley of Dovedale.
Our cottage lies in the idyllic village of Alstonefield, which lies just a short walk from Dovedale, either along a small country lane or along a footpath that cuts through attractive meadows.
www.dovedale.info   (138 words)

  
 Annual Report
Awareness levels (64%) were at the lower end of levels recorded in other Dovedale surveys but in line with the UCC response rate to surveys generally.
Propensity to use their EAP was also lower than recorded in other surveys - 64% claimed that they had used/would consider using their EAP.
Respondents were less convinced that their colleagues would use the EAP than in other Dovedale Surveys - 32% thought their colleagues would definitely or probably use the service vs. 78% in other surveys.
www.ucc.ie /eap/EAPSurvey.htm   (1380 words)

  
 Hotels, Inns, Bed and Breakfast Accommodation Dovedale, Derbyshire, UK.
Hotels, inns, guesthouses and bed and breakfast accommodation in Dovedale, Derbyshire, England.
Nestling amidst breathtaking Peakland scenery and in 11 acres of grounds, this historic hotel offers a relaxing retreat from the fast pace of modern life.
Chilling out is child's play thanks to the 46 comfortable yet modern rooms, delicious dining, laid back atmosphere and thoughtful extras … all c...
www.databrowse.co.uk /hotels/Derbyshire/Dovedale.html   (139 words)

  
 LondonTown.com | Dovedale Cottages Guide | Dovedale Cottages London, SW11, England, UK | London Streets by Street | ...
Dovedale Cottages is located in the borough of Wandsworth
Below we present a selection of upcoming events, local attractions and great places to eat and shop.
The nearest underground station to Dovedale Cottages is 'Clapham Common ' which is about 40 minutes to the South East.
www.londontown.com /LondonStreets/dovedale_cottages_800.html   (174 words)

  
 Dovedale Derbyshire
Dovedale is, as its name suggests, the valley of the River Dove, in this case a limestone gorge.
Standing either side of the entrance to Dovedale are the two hills of Bunster and Thorpe Cloud.
The word 'cloud' is simply a corruption of the Celtic word 'clud' which means rock or hill, and "Thorpe" was the Danish owner of the land - so Thorpe's Hill.
ashbourne-town.com /villages/dovedale   (286 words)

  
 Dovedale - www.bootsandpaws.co.uk
You can find Dovedale to the north west of Ashbourne, it is also close to the National Trust's Ilam Estate.
Some of the stepping stones that cross the river were partially flooded today but were still just passable by the brave/foolhardy* who didn't mind wet feet.
The river is thought of as one of the most beautiful in the country, it is 45 miles in length flowing from Axe Edge towards the River Trent.
www.bootsandpaws.co.uk /dovedale.html   (135 words)

  
 LondonTown.com | Dovedale Rise Guide | Dovedale Rise London, CR4, England, UK | London Streets by Street | London hotel ...
Dovedale Rise is located in the borough of Merton
Welcome to our guide for the area around Dovedale Rise in Merton.
The nearest underground station to Dovedale Rise is 'Colliers Wood ' which is about 18 minutes to the North West.
www.londontown.com /LondonStreets/dovedale_rise_9ea.html   (82 words)

  
 Dovedale, Peak District
The River Dove meanders slowly through Dovedale, one of the Peak District's most popular walking areas.
The most easily accessed section of Dovedale is the 3 mile stretch that begins at Milldale in the north and runs through a wooded valley to a parking area just west of Thorpe.
The rock formations along the east bank of the river are intriguing, and, to this observer at least, an aura of peaceful seclusion hangs over the valley, making a walk in Dovedale one of the highlights of a visit to the Peak District.
www.britainexpress.com /counties/derbyshire/countryside/Dovedale.htm   (292 words)

  
 Walking in the Lake District and Dovedale
Dovedale has long been acknowledged as a gem of English scenery.
This is the countryside of Charlotte Bronte's 'Jane Eyre' with lush green dales winding through open moorland, bespeckeld with tiny unspoilt villages, verdant farm land criss -crossed by fine stone walls.
Our hotel is The Izaak Walton owned by the Duke of Rutland, in a stunning setting at the mouth of Dovedale with fine views to the perfect mini mountain of Thorpe Cloud.
www.btinternet.com /~gb.guiding/page3.html   (288 words)

  
 Dovedale, Thorpe and Tissington
A visit to two of Derbyshire's prettiest villages is combined with a walk along Dovedale, across fields and along an old railway converted for recreational use.
The dramatic-looking hill to the left is Thorpe Cloud, often climbed by Dovedale walkers.
The name sounds romantic, as though the hill has its head in the clouds but the name is really rather more prosaic.
www.peakwalking.freeserve.co.uk /wp06.htm   (1022 words)

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