The most beautiful river in all England? The River Dove is surrounded by the remains of ancient coral reefs, which rear up in strange shapes to form the region of Dovedale - described by some as the ultimate ramble. Writer Izaac Walton popularised the river, famed for its trout Compleat Angler. Dovedale - described by some as the ultimate ramble. Writer Izaac Walton popularised the river, famed for its trout Compleat Angler.