Robin Hood Stride

Walk 23: Robin Hood’s Stride

Littered with history and mythology, this hike’s highlights include Bradford Dale, Robin Hood’s Stride, Cratcliffe Tor, and the Grey Ladies.

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Walk Details

  • Distance: 14.5 km (9 mi)
  • Minimum Duration: 4.5 hrs
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Start Grid Ref: SK 19419 64456
  • W3W: shut.lunge.twist
  • Elevation Gain: 456m (1496ft)
  • Route: Download .gpx file
About difficulty
  • Easy: Mostly flat terrain, suitable for beginners and families.
  • Moderate: Some hills and uneven ground, requires a basic level of fitness.
  • Hard: Steep climbs, rough terrain, suitable for experienced walkers with good fitness.

Start Point

Paid parking is available at Moor Lane Car Park, Youlgreave, DE45 1LW.

Directions to the start point

Route Map

Weather

Forecast for the walk start

Plan for changing conditions on the hills.

Sat 17 Oct

Overcast

Temperature
3–10°C
Rain
0%
Wind
19 km/h

Sun 18 Oct

Light drizzle

Temperature
4–10°C
Rain
5%
Wind
19 km/h

Mon 19 Oct

Rain

Temperature
6–11°C
Rain
86%
Wind
24 km/h

Forecast data updates hourly. Conditions can change quickly on the hills. Forecast data: Open-Meteo.

Guidance

Written directions coming soon.

Gallery

  • River Bradford
  • Nine Stones
  • Robin Hood Stride
  • Cratcliffe
  • River Bradford
  • Fields from Elton
  • Rock books

Safety First

Each route offers an overview only. Always carry a map and compass and know how to use them. Plan ahead, use common sense, and expect some risk. GPX files are recommended for support, but don’t rely on them as devices can fail. Actual distances are often longer than stated.

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Leigh Walker

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Hi I'm Leigh, the creator Walk In Derbyshire. I've been walking in the Peak District National Park for over 30 years and have a huge passion for connecting with nature and hiking in the outdoors. I write up the all the walks for Walk In Derbyshire and am also the lead on our group hikes.

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