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Robin Hood's Stride – Nine Ladies Stone Circle loop from Youlgrave

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Robin Hood's Stride – Nine Ladies Stone Circle loop from Youlgrave

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Robin Hood's Stride – Nine Ladies Stone Circle loop from Youlgrave

03:26

11.8km

310m

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 9, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.85 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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3.29 km

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 south to Rocester over the county boundary into Staffordshire. The trail is named for the limestone scenery along its route.

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3.88 km

View Towards Cratcliffe Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rocks can be slippy so watch out!

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4.58 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 impressive sculpting was completed by local parson Thomas Eyre three centuries ago.

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4.67 km

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 served Birchover locals as well as travelers from afar since 1851.

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6.94 km

King Stone, Stanton Moor

Highlight • Natural Monument

A short walk to the 9 Ladies stones and the King Stone. An added bonus was a nice walk around the boundary to Stanton Moor Edge with brilliant views.

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6.97 km

Nine Ladies Stone Circle

Highlight • Historical Site

This early Bronze Age stone circle is in a beautiful and atmospheric setting. As soon as you walk through the trees, the magic hits you. Legend has it that the circle depicts nine ladies turned to stone as a penalty for dancing on Sunday. There is also a 'fiddler stone' outside the main circle. The fiddler was also supposedly turned to stone for providing the music!

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8.04 km

Sheepwalk Wood

Forest

9.49 km

Tolls Wood

Forest

10.8 km

Alport Village

Highlight • Forest

11.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.67 km

3.66 km

2.63 km

1.27 km

573 m

Surfaces

5.26 km

3.26 km

1.26 km

1.14 km

506 m

388 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Robin Hood's Stride – Nine Ladies Stone Circle loop from Youlgrave

Robin Hood's Stride

The Limestone Way

View Towards Cratcliffe Rocks

Rowtor Rocks

The Druid Inn, Birchover

King Stone, Stanton Moor

Nine Ladies Stone Circle

Alport Village

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