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Stanton Moor, Rowsley & the River Derwent loop from Darley Bridge — Peak District National Park

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Stanton Moor, Rowsley & the River Derwent loop from Darley Bridge — Peak District National Park

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Stanton Moor, Rowsley & the River Derwent loop from Darley Bridge — Peak District National Park

04:03

14.6km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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304 m

Darley Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely place to stop and look for fish. The Square and Compass provides a great place to refresh with a basic pub food menu (though it is Robinson beer, which is not a favourite of mine). They also have a small campsite just next door. Not a bad place for a night!

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4.58 km

Barn Farm Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Barn Farm is a friendly campsite in an idyllic Peak District setting. Located on the outskirts of Birchover village — which has a couple of pubs and places for food — and close to the atmospheric Stanton Moor, it is in a great location. As well as tent pitches, there are camping barns for hire. For more information, visit: barnfarmcamping.com/camping-and-caravans.

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5.32 km

Cork Stone

Highlight • Climb

The Cork Stone is one of a number of impressive natural outcrops on Stanton Moor. With steps carved into one side, and a few handles hammered into the top, it's easy to climb the curious chunk of weathered sandstone. Getting down, however, is a little harder.

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5.52 km

Stanton Moor Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stanton Moor is a majestic area of upland on the edge of the Peak District. With a Bronze Age stone circle at its heart, the moorland is much-celebrated for its connections to ancient spirituality. Furthermore, you get breathtaking views from rocks on the edge of the moor; overlooking Bakewell from one side and Matlock to the other. There’s a great deal of wildlife, too. All in all it’s a magical place to explore and one of my favourite spots in the Peaks.

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6.29 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 circle depicts nine ladies turned to stone as a penalty for dancing on Sunday. There is also a 'fiddler stone' outside the main circle. The fiddler was also supposedly turned to stone for providing the music!

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10.0 km

The Peacock, Rowsley

Highlight • Pub

Where the River Derwent meets the River Wye, Rowsley is a great base for exploring the Peak District National Park. The wonderful grounds of Chatsworth House are nearby, while the gritstone edges of the Dark Peak and the limestone dales of the White Peak are within driving distance.

In the village, the Victorian Caudwell's Mill is worth a visit, thought to be the only working water-powered turbine roller flour mill left in the country. There are two popular pubs, both of which serve great food and offer accommodation.

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10.4 km

Derwent Valley Heritage Trail: Rowsley to Darley Dale

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Derwent Valley Heritage Trail follows the southern bank of the river south of Rowsley towards Darley Dale. You walk on a good path along the edge of some fields with the river to the west.
The Derwent Valley Heritage Path is a 51 mile (82 km) waymarked trail that walks from Ladybower Reservoir to Derwent Mouth. It was set up in 1996 to promote the valley and sustainable travel.

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13.8 km

Ancient Yew Tree at St. Michael's Church, Darley Dale

Highlight • Religious Site

This magnificent ancient yew tree is reported to be 2,000 years old. Its girth is particularly impressive, measuring around 33 feet (10 m), one of the widest in the country. Stone tablets adorn the base of the tree, commemorating acts of bravery during the Second World War.

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14.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.12 km

2.88 km

2.81 km

2.04 km

1.55 km

191 m

Surfaces

6.14 km

2.35 km

2.07 km

1.48 km

1.36 km

1.19 km

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Stanton Moor, Rowsley & the River Derwent loop from Darley Bridge — Peak District National Park

Darley Bridge

Barn Farm Campsite

Cork Stone

Stanton Moor Trig Point

Nine Ladies Stone Circle

The Peacock, Rowsley

Derwent Valley Heritage Trail: Rowsley to Darley Dale

Ancient Yew Tree at St. Michael's Church, Darley Dale

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