Dovedale / Thorpe Cloud

Nigeyboy

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24 Sep 2008 - 2:07 PM

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Hi

Am planning a visit to Dovedale on Sunday (weather permitting!!), Thorpe / Ilam end. I know that there is a car park at the start of the trail, but want to know if it is accessable at silly o'clock in the morning - ie is there a gate across out of hours? If it is shut off, anywhere else nearby that I could leave the car?

Thanks in advance

Nigeyboy

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24 Sep 2008 - 3:03 PM

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Thanks Pete - I imagine it will still be pretty dark when I arrive, so don't want to be looking around for somewhere to abandon the car!!

keithh (e2 Member)

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24 Sep 2008 - 4:58 PM

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At this time of year, stay high in Dovedale otherwise you'll be in the shade for a fair while.

I'd park up and head for the top of the Cloud.

keithh (e2 Member)

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24 Sep 2008 - 10:50 PM

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The 'interesting side of the valley is on your right as you walk up.....there is always water close ups to keep you occupied on your way.

On your walk up you can earmark your shots and then on your way back down, the sun will have got into position to give you light on that side. Milldale is a good little spot to spend some time at the bridge and you can get a coffee from the little shop.