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Derbyshire Dales

Rowtor Rocks – Robin Hood's Stride loop from Birchover

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Derbyshire Dales

Rowtor Rocks – Robin Hood's Stride loop from Birchover

Easy

4.7

(19)

56

hikers

Rowtor Rocks – Robin Hood's Stride loop from Birchover

01:53

6.46km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

116 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

175 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

197 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

263 m

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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5

4.61 km

Robin Hood's Stride

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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6

4.62 km

Rock with a carved inscription

Highlight • Historical Site

7

5.64 km

View Towards Cratcliffe Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rocks can be slippy so watch out!

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8

6.18 km

View of Eagle Tor

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B

6.46 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.01 km

1.27 km

1.21 km

491 m

449 m

Surfaces

2.43 km

1.66 km

1.16 km

667 m

483 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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