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Birchover Quarry for Elton and Winster

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Overview

A walk from Birchover Quarry CP over Harthill Moor and Anthony Hill to Dale End and returning via Elton and Winster.

Thursday, 21 May 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.derbyshiredalesramblers.org.uk

Dogs on short leads only. Please bring food and drink for the day and carry a completed ICE card.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 24108 62458
Nearest postcode:
DE4 2DW
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Start time:
10:00 am

The walk starts from Birchover Quarry CP (free) on Birchover Road just north of Birchover village.

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