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The Bowstones – Andrew's Knob loop from Lyme Hall

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The Bowstones – Andrew's Knob loop from Lyme Hall

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The Bowstones – Andrew's Knob loop from Lyme Hall

03:15

11.1km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.41 km

Red Deer at Park Moor

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ther are loads of deer around. You may need to take a little wander to find them. Some Highland shaggy cows roaming around also!

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3.81 km

Public Footpath Sign to Charles Head, Lyme, Whaley Bridge Park & Kettleshulme

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3.82 km

The Bowstones are thought to be the remains of Anglo Saxon crosses which marked the edge of ancient territories. Both stones are decorated with carvings, which date from the 10th century or earlier, and some later lettering.

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4.33 km

Public Footpath Sign to Handleyfoot, Whaley Bridge, and Kettleshulme

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5.23 km

Sponds Hill Summit and Viewpoint

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Expect wonderful views across the Peak District from the trig point on Sponds Hill. The summit is on the Gritstone Trail, a 35-mile (56 km) route through Cheshire's Peak District. …

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7.02 km

Andrew's Knob

Highlight • Viewpoint

With its green, sloping fields and wide vistas, Andrew's Knob makes for a fine part of any walk in this part of the Peak District, while its rude sounding name …

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8.35 km

Water Tower Trig Point

Highlight • Monument

8.62 km

Bakestonedale Moor Coal Mining Monument

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An 1881 OS map of Bakestonedale shows lime kilns, brick kilns, coal shafts and a smithy along the narrow Bakestonedale valley road, near to Hammond's brick works. Ultimately brick production …

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11.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.83 km

3.12 km

615 m

534 m

Surfaces

3.87 km

3.38 km

2.10 km

800 m

703 m

146 m

Elevation

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Sunday 6 September

18°C

14°C

43 %

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The Bowstones – Andrew's Knob loop from Lyme Hall

Red Deer at Park Moor

Public Footpath Sign to Charles Head, Lyme, Whaley Bridge Park & Kettleshulme

The Bowstones

Public Footpath Sign to Handleyfoot, Whaley Bridge, and Kettleshulme

Sponds Hill Summit and Viewpoint

Andrew's Knob

Water Tower Trig Point

Bakestonedale Moor Coal Mining Monument

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