A nice place for a little scramble...and a great view at the top.

Rowtor Rocks consists of numerous interlinked tunnels and caverns, some natural and some man-made. Many of the rocks have been carved with symbols and pictures, including serpents, circles and cups. A series of steps, thrones and altars have also been fashioned out of the stone in a number of places.

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December 10, 2025

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A short but exciting scramble up the rocky outcrop behind Birchover village leads to Rowtor Rocks, a wonderland of weirdly carved boulders, hidden tunnels, secret steps, and a proper little …

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1. Robin Hood's Stride – Nine Ladies Stone Circle loop from Youlgreave

11.8km

03:25

310m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Nine Ladies Stone Circle – Robin Hood's Stride loop from Stanton-in-Peak

12.6km

03:40

340m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Cork Stone – Robin Hood's Stride loop from Derbyshire Dales

11.2km

03:16

300m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 305 m

Uphill 20 m

Downhill 20 m

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Location: Birchover, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Rowtor Rocks and the Druid's Cave

1. Robin Hood's Stride – Nine Ladies Stone Circle loop from Youlgreave

2. Nine Ladies Stone Circle – Robin Hood's Stride loop from Stanton-in-Peak

3. Cork Stone – Robin Hood's Stride loop from Derbyshire Dales

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