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King Stone, Stanton Moor – Nine Ladies Stone Circle loop from Birchover

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King Stone, Stanton Moor – Nine Ladies Stone Circle loop from Birchover

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King Stone, Stanton Moor – Nine Ladies Stone Circle loop from Birchover

00:55

3.07km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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851 m

Lees Cross Quarry Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Dotted around the Stanton Moor area are the remnants of old quarries, featuring some interestingly-shaped rock formations.

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1.23 km

Duke of York Stone

Highlight • Natural Monument

Carving on the vertical flat face of a rock alongside a carriage drive. The carving shows a coronet above the letter Y, with the date 1826 below.
The carving marks …

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1.55 km

King Stone, Stanton Moor

Highlight • Natural Monument

A short walk to the 9 Ladies stones and the King Stone. An added bonus was a nice walk around the boundary to Stanton Moor Edge with brilliant views.

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1.59 km

Nine Ladies Stone Circle

Highlight • Historical Site

This early Bronze Age stone circle is in a beautiful and atmospheric setting. As soon as you walk through the trees, the magic hits you. Legend has it that the …

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3.07 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.37 km

1.06 km

611 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.40 km

611 m

589 m

468 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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King Stone, Stanton Moor – Nine Ladies Stone Circle loop from Birchover

Lees Cross Quarry Ruins

Duke of York Stone

King Stone, Stanton Moor

Nine Ladies Stone Circle

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