Robin Hood's Stride and the Hermit's Cave
A leisurely walk (countryside) in national park Peak District in Derbyshire, England, about 2.60km (1.62 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 0:45h. It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
29m (95ft)
Descent
84m (275ft)
Max. Elevation
260m (853ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
113m (370ft)
Start & End
Birchover
Distance
2.60km
(1.62mi)
(1.62mi)
Duration
~0:45h
Difficulty
Leisurely
Ordnance Survey Map
A short stroll in the heart of the White Peak, the southern half of the Peak District. This circular walk from the village of Birchover takes you to two rocky outcrops, which offer spectacular views and scary drops! Children will enjoy the walk but keep them away from the edges, especially on the Hermit's Cave outcrop.
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Waypoints
OS Grid SK239621
The walk starts in Birchover, nestled beneath Stanton Moor. This village has regular buses from Bakewell and Matlock. Head west from the bus stop, past the Druid's Inn pub (don't worry, we come back past it) and follow the path through between the pub and the church.
OS Grid SK236621
The route passes Rowter Rocks. This outcrop is famous in the area for the three 'armchairs' carved near the summit by Revd. Thomas Eyre in the 1600's. The rocks are closed at the moment, however, as villagers develop the area as a small organic farm for chickens.
About 0.32 km (~0.2 miles) from 
OS Grid SK232621
Follow the path around the side of Bradley Rocks. On the west side, take the footpath heading down the slope towards the road.
About 0.36 km (~0.22 miles) from 
OS Grid SK226622
Cross the road with care (bikers love hooning down this stretch!) and follow the Limestone Way up towards the woodland and Cratcliff Tor.
About 0.63 km (~0.39 miles) from 
OS Grid SK227624
At the top of the path you can see the two outcrops of Hermit's Cave and Robin Hood's Stride. Head to the Hermit's Cave first, and scare yourself by peering over the edge (careful now!)
About 0.20 km (~0.12 miles) from 
OS Grid SK224621
Robin Hood's Stride is just five minutes the other way, and a bit more suitable for scrambling around, although there are still some big drops. It's also popular with climbers and boulderers.
About 0.40 km (~0.25 miles) from 
Back to BirchoverOS Grid SK229622
Retrace your steps to Birchover, or follow the Limestone Way to Winster if you want to catch the bus here instead. But if you do go back to Birchover, the two pubs in the village are both worth a visit - the Red Lion, with its well in the floor, or the Druid's head, famous for its fine food.
About 0.46 km (~0.29 miles) from 
