Allan Monkhouse Memorial – The Bowstones loop from Pott Shrigley

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Allan Monkhouse Memorial – The Bowstones loop from Pott Shrigley

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Allan Monkhouse Memorial – The Bowstones loop from Pott Shrigley

03:16

11.2km

280m

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: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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View of Lyme Park Mansion from Knightslow Wood

Highlight • Historical Site

Knightslow Wood is part of Lyme Park, a large estate boasting a magnficent, Grade I-listed mansion house, formal gardens and a deer park. You can get a lovely view of …

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Hampers Wood

Forest

5.31 km

Highland Cattle in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Natural

a quick get away needed

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5.59 km

Higher Moor Trig Point

Highlight • Monument

Not an actual trig point

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5.63 km

Allan Monkhouse Memorial

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great views down to Lyme Park and across the Cheshire Plain.

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6.02 km

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

Highlight • Trail

6.02 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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7.44 km

Sponds Hill Summit and Viewpoint

Highlight • Trail

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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9.22 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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10.2 km

Berristall Wood

Forest

11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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