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The Limestone Way – Rowtor Rocks loop from Birchover

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Derbyshire Dales

The Limestone Way – Rowtor Rocks loop from Birchover

Easy

6

hikers

The Limestone Way – Rowtor Rocks loop from Birchover

01:13

4.05km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

562 m

Birchover Millennium Stone

Highlight • Monument

The millennium stone is seen in context here SK2362 : Birchover millennium stone 2000 The inscription below reads "Millennium stone. This stone from which a circular core has been cut …

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2

621 m

The Druid Inn, Birchover

Highlight • Pub

The Druid is at the centre of many local walking trails – a great place to stop by for a mid-walk snack, or a post-walk pint!

The Druid has loyally …

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3

643 m

Druid's Rocks behind the Druid Inn

Highlight • Natural Monument

Don't forget to check out the Druid's Rocks behind the Inn. Great place to explore.

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4

713 m

St Michael's Church, Birchover

Highlight • Religious Site

St Michael's Church, Birchover, also known as Rowtor Chapel, is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Birchover, Derbyshire.

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5

1.33 km

View Towards Cratcliffe Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rocks can be slippy so watch out!

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6

1.92 km

The Limestone Way

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Limestone Way is a waymarked long-distance footpath in Derbyshire, England. It runs for 46 miles (74 km) through the White Peak of the Peak District National Park, from Castleton …

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7

3.17 km

View of Eagle Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

3.33 km

Rowtor Rocks

Highlight • Structure

Rowtor Rocks are a series of caves, rooms, alcoves, tunnels, flights of stone steps, a stone armchair, a square font, ring markings, rock basins and square sockets for crosses. The …

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B

4.05 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.48 km

618 m

489 m

244 m

212 m

Surfaces

2.17 km

682 m

565 m

249 m

195 m

180 m

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Friday 9 October

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7°C

56 %

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