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Robin Hood's Stride – The Limestone Way loop from Youlgrave

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Robin Hood's Stride – The Limestone Way loop from Youlgrave

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Robin Hood's Stride – The Limestone Way loop from Youlgrave

02:48

9.59km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

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42 m

All Saints' Church, Youlgrave

Highlight • Religious Site

The church dates from the late 12th century, with 14th-, 15th- and 16th-century elements.

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673 m

View of Youlgreave and Bleakley Dike

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

2.85 km

Robin Hood's Stride

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I don't think I'd try to replicate the legend here, they are much further apart than the photos depict.

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3.20 km

Cratcliffe Rocks

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Hidden among Cratcliffe Woods is an impressive rock formation, Cratcliffe Rocks. On the western side is Hermit's Cave, which has a 4-foot (1.2 m) high hand-carved crucifixion on the wall …

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3.37 km

Hermit's Cave and Crucifixion Carving

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Hermit's cave dates back to the 14th century and features a 4 foot (1.2 m) high carved crucifixion on the wall and a niche for a lamp or candle. The …

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3.83 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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6.18 km

Burycliffe Troughs

Ruins

9.08 km

Footbridge Over the River Bradford

Highlight • Bridge

9.46 km

Youlgreave village

Highlight • Rest Area

Charming village although very narrow for traffic. Parking wise there is a cat park just on the edge of the village which is well signed. It’s got an honesty box …

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9.59 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.34 km

1.97 km

1.04 km

622 m

602 m

Surfaces

5.94 km

1.58 km

680 m

626 m

461 m

293 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Robin Hood's Stride – The Limestone Way loop from Youlgrave

All Saints' Church, Youlgrave

View of Youlgreave and Bleakley Dike

Robin Hood's Stride

Cratcliffe Rocks

Hermit's Cave and Crucifixion Carving

The Limestone Way

Footbridge Over the River Bradford

Youlgreave village

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