Middleton, Birchover and Youlgreave - Ramblers

Stoke/Newcastle Group

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Overview

From Middleton, the route goes south, then follows Ling Dale before turning north-eat to Elton and Birchover. It crosses Stanton Moor, passes Nine Ladies stone circle and drops to the river at Alport before returning via Youlgreave.

Friday, 13 February 2026

Meeting time:: 8:30 am
Start time:: 9:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 24.1km / 15.0mi
Ascent:: 457.2m / 1500ft
Type:: circular

Only suitable for experienced walkers who can maintain a steady pace all day. Please contact the leader in advance if you are planning to come.

Features

Toilets available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 98605 56810
Nearest postcode:: ST13 6AL
what3words:: storage.arose.dollar

Meeting time:: 8:30 am

Vicarage Road car park. Head towards Brough Park, car park is on the left at the bottom of the dip

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 19572 63212
Nearest postcode:: DE45 1LS
what3words:: aliens.tinkle.dumplings

Start time:: 9:15 am

Roadside parking near the tee junction

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