Stanton Moor and the Nine Ladies
A leisurely walk (countryside) in national park Peak District in Derbyshire, England, about 3.70km (2.30 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 1:00h. It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
56m (183ft)
Descent
43m (141ft)
Max. Elevation
330m (1082ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
99m (324ft)
Start & End
Birchover
Distance
3.70km
(2.3mi)
(2.3mi)
Duration
~1:00h
Difficulty
Leisurely
Ordnance Survey Map
Stanton Moor, in the White Peak, is famous for its prehistoric ruins - over 70 burial mounds have been found here. The most famous site is the Nine Ladies Stone Circle, which dates back to the Bronze Age. The site was in the news in 2004 because of the protest camp set up to campaign against the site being ruined by a quarry. Luckily they won, so walkers can continue to enjoy this interesting little walk.
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Waypoints
OS Grid SK239621
Birchover is served by buses from Matlock and Bakewell. It's an interesting place, with classic Peaks cottages and other points of interest - look out for the pinfold, where they rounded up stry sheep! Head uphill from the village centre and through the campsite at Barn Farm.
OS Grid SK244625
Cross over the road to the north of the campsite and follow the signs to Stanton Moor. After a short climb you are up on the open moorland.
About 0.66 km (~0.41 miles) from 
OS Grid SK250633
The Nine Ladies are a short walk across the moor, in a clearing in the woodland. Just nearby is the Earl Grey Tower, built to commemorate the passing of the Reform Bill in 1832.
About 1.02 km (~0.63 miles) from 
OS Grid SK244633
On the western edge of the moor are several old quarries, now overgrown. Follow the path along this side of the moor and past the trig point that marks the high point of the moor (323m).
About 0.58 km (~0.36 miles) from 
OS Grid SK243626
Dare you climb the Cork Stone? There are handholds and footholds on this old standing stone - the challenge is to climb up and stand on the top!
About 0.76 km (~0.47 miles) from 
Barton Hill QuarriesOS Grid SK239625
From the Cork Stone, take the footpath to the road and pick up the path heading round the back of Barton Hill Quarries. This brings you back to Birchover, where there is a choice of two fine pubs - the Druid's Inn, or the Red Lion, complete with an old well in the floor!
About 0.44 km (~0.27 miles) from 
2 comments... join the discussion!
Timwoods
Hi Serena, I would contact English Heritage as they own the site: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/contact-us/ Good luck, send us some cake!
Serena Grey
Does anyone know if wedding (handfasting) ceremonies are allowed on stanton moor at the 9 ladies circle? who do I have to contact to ask?