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

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

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

03:13

11.2km

270m

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 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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284 m

Footbridge Over the River Bradford

Highlight • Bridge

716 m

Bradford Dale

Highlight • Natural

Bradford Dale is an idyllic wooded gorge that’s full of wildlife. The crystalline River Bradford flows from Middleton by Youlgrave to Alport, where it meets the River Lathkill. Along the …

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1.19 km

Moatlow Wood

Forest

1.68 km

Middleton Dale

Highlight • Gorge

6.91 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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7.60 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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8.74 km

Woodland Path in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Trail

This picturesque, winding woodland path is packed with vibrant flowers and towering trees. It’s particularly stunning in spring when the flowers are in full bloom.

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9.13 km

View of Youlgreave and Bleakley Dike

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

10.7 km

River Bradford Wild Swimming Spot

Highlight • River

On the River Bradford, next to the village of Youlgrave, there’s a designated wild swimming spot. It’s been carved out to be deep enough for swimming and is very popular …

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11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.20 km

2.52 km

873 m

494 m

103 m

Surfaces

6.91 km

1.89 km

1.61 km

494 m

245 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Monday 15 June

22°C

11°C

22 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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

Footbridge Over the River Bradford

Bradford Dale

Middleton Dale

The Limestone Way

Robin Hood's Stride

Woodland Path in Peak District National Park

View of Youlgreave and Bleakley Dike

River Bradford Wild Swimming Spot

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