MATLOCK BATH TO DOVE DALE. 13 MILES.
The residence of Sir 315
Henry Fitzherbert. Near Tis-
sington, cross the road from Bux-
ton to Ashbourn; turn down Spen
Lane to the Dog and Partridge;
leave the house on the left hand,
and proceed to Thorp.
Thorp Cloud, a high mountain, 320
which guards the entrance into
Dove Dale: entering the village
of Thorp, leave the Ilam road by
a sharp turn into an open mea-
dow on the right, then keeping
Thorp Cloud on the left, pass be-
tween the hills into Dove Dale.
Within a mile of Dove Dale is
ILAM HALL, the residence of 330
Watts Russel, Esq. M. P. This
beautiful mansion is situated in
one of the most romantic vales in
the kingdom, on the Staffordshire
side of the river Dove: it should
be seen by all who visit Dove Dale.
The road to Ilam Hall is between
Thorp and Thorp Cloud. Tra-
vellers with carriages may go to
Ilam first, return over the fields
to Bunster Dale, and ford the
river, which may be done very
conveniently at the foot of Thorp
Cloud, where Dove Dale com-
mences; or they may take the
contrary route, ford the river at
the same place, and after passing
along Bunster Dale, cross the
fields to Ilam.