The Druid Inn, Birchover – Rowtor Rocks loop from Birchover

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The Druid Inn, Birchover – Rowtor Rocks loop from Birchover

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The Druid Inn, Birchover – Rowtor Rocks loop from Birchover

01:53

6.44km

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: August 8, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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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 exemplifies the former industry of millstone production in Birchover. These were made from the local gritstone and exported to many parts of the world. The carved motif on the base is a copy of a Romanesque carving, discovered in a stone wall at Uppertown, Birchover, and is a fragment from a church, no longer existing, built in the late 11th or early 12th century."

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

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

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293 m

Rowtor Rocks and the Druid's Cave

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

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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