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The Limestone Way – Robin Hood's Stride loop from Derbyshire Dales

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The Limestone Way – Robin Hood's Stride loop from Derbyshire Dales

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The Limestone Way – Robin Hood's Stride loop from Derbyshire Dales

02:44

9.48km

230m

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: April 16, 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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1.54 km

Birchover Wood

Forest

2.37 km

View Towards Cratcliffe Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rocks can be slippy so watch out!

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2.71 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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3.39 km

Rock with a carved inscription

Highlight • Historical Site

3.40 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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4.54 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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7.12 km

Hermit's Cave

Highlight • Cave

A proper cave was not obvious here, but there was a huge gap in the rocks, which looked impressive. It's a detour from the main path, with some big drops - take care with foot placement.

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9.27 km

St John the Baptist Church, Winster

Highlight • Religious Site

Grade II listed Church. The tower dates from 1721. Matthew Habershon made alterations in 1840 to 1842, and A Roland Barker started some restoration in 1884, which was completed in 1885.

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9.44 km

Winster Market House

Highlight • Monument

The Market House is a late 17th or early 18th century building in the centre of Winster. It dates to when weekly cattle and cheese markets were important in this …

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9.48 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.97 km

1.86 km

1.62 km

904 m

130 m

Surfaces

4.94 km

1.34 km

1.12 km

982 m

743 m

355 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

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The Limestone Way – Robin Hood's Stride loop from Derbyshire Dales

View Towards Cratcliffe Rocks

The Limestone Way

Rock with a carved inscription

Robin Hood's Stride

Woodland Path in Peak District National Park

Hermit's Cave

St John the Baptist Church, Winster

Winster Market House

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