Rowsley and Stanton Moor

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Overview

This walk is one of contrasts; it goes through some beautiful limestone countryside with superb views then crosses the gritstone plateau of Stanton Moor with its bronze age relics before returning to Rowsley

Sunday, 1 February 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14km / 8.7mi
Ascent:: 356m / 1168ft
Type:: circular

This is a good winter walk with good paths, 5 stiles and some steady climbs.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 25820 65868
Nearest postcode:: DE4 2EL
what3words:: wriggle.loafing.sleeper

Start time:: 10:00 am

Parking is at the public car park accessed off old station close. This is a small car park and, if full, alternative parking can be found at the Rowsley Shopping Village opposite.

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