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Cork Stone – Nine Ladies Stone Circle loop from Rowsley CP

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Cork Stone – Nine Ladies Stone Circle loop from Rowsley CP

Moderate

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Cork Stone – Nine Ladies Stone Circle loop from Rowsley CP

03:34

12.4km

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: February 12, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.77 km

Stanton Moor Edge

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice walk, seeing the 9 Ladies stones within as well. Double bonus

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3.86 km

Earl Grey Tower (Reform Tower)

Highlight • Historical Site

This is no hunting tower, this is Earl Grey Tower, also called Reform Tower. It was built to commemorate the Reform Act of 1832, which was introduced by Charles Grey to give more people the right to vote. Such a pity the tower is in such a bad condition! Read more on atlasobscura.com/places/earl-grey-tower

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4.02 km

Cat Stone

Highlight • Natural Monument

Similar to the nearby Cork Stone, this gritstone boulder has some carved footholds to climb up and tons of old graffiti.

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5.44 km

Barn Farm Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Barn Farm is a friendly campsite in an idyllic Peak District setting. Located on the outskirts of Birchover village — which has a couple of pubs and places for food — and close to the atmospheric Stanton Moor, it is in a great location. As well as tent pitches, there are camping barns for hire. For more information, visit: barnfarmcamping.com/camping-and-caravans.

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6.32 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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7.42 km

Cork Stone

Highlight • Climb

The Cork Stone is one of a number of impressive natural outcrops on Stanton Moor. With steps carved into one side, and a few handles hammered into the top, it's easy to climb the curious chunk of weathered sandstone. Getting down, however, is a little harder.

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8.39 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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8.43 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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9.50 km

Sheepwalk Wood

Forest

12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.74 km

2.19 km

2.10 km

1.20 km

119 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.45 km

3.40 km

1.45 km

1.22 km

557 m

313 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Cork Stone – Nine Ladies Stone Circle loop from Rowsley CP

Stanton Moor Edge

Earl Grey Tower (Reform Tower)

Cat Stone

Barn Farm Campsite

The Druid Inn, Birchover

Cork Stone

King Stone, Stanton Moor

Nine Ladies Stone Circle

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