Join Access the Dales for a relaxed and welcoming accessible walk in the beautiful surroundings of YHA Ilam Hall.
📅 Wednesday 23 September 2026
📍 YHA Ilam Hall
🥾 Distance: approximately 2 miles
This is a new area for Access the Dales to explore, and we would love you to join us. The route is suitable for manual wheelchair users, prams and buggies, as well as those walking on foot.
This gentle walk is all about enjoying the beautiful setting, spending time outdoors and meeting new people. Come along on your own, with friends or with your family—you can be sure of a warm Access the Dales welcome.
Please bring a packed lunch with you. Refreshments will be provided at the end of the walk.
Everyone is welcome. Come and explore somewhere new, enjoy a relaxed walk and perhaps make a few new friends along the way.
Ilam Park is a beautiful National Trust country park in the Staffordshire Peak District, close to Dovedale. Set beside the River Manifold, the park offers sweeping views across the surrounding hills, including the distinctive Thorpe Cloud.
At the heart of the park stands the impressive Gothic-style Ilam Hall, now home to YHA Ilam Hall. The nearby village of Ilam, with its charming Alpine-style cottages, adds to the area’s distinctive character.
With open parkland, riverside scenery, woodland and accessible paths, Ilam Park is a peaceful place to enjoy nature at a relaxed pace. It provides a wonderful setting for meeting new people, sharing time outdoors and discovering a new area with Access the Dales
The YHA Festival of Walking is a nationwide celebration encouraging people of all ages and abilities to get outdoors, explore new places and enjoy walking together. A programme of friendly, guided social walks takes place from YHA hostels across England and Wales, offering opportunities to connect with nature, improve wellbeing and meet new people. Access the Dales is delighted to be part of the festival, helping to ensure that wheelchair users and people with limited mobility can share in the experience.
