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Robin’s Hood Stride

Hidden Gem

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Moorland, Farmland, Cliffs

Walking, Climbing

Spring to Autumn

Photo: Andrew Hill via Geograph.org.uk

Robin Hood's Stride is a weathered gritstone outcrop on the moors between the villages of Elton and Birchover in the Peak District, crowned by two tall pinnacles at either end. The wide gap between them, the Weasel and the Inaccessible, gives the rock its name, from a legend that Robin Hood stepped ...

10

Parking nearby

3

Food Spots nearby

3

Staycations nearby

Parking:

Food:

Staycations:

5 day, 5 overnight

The Shalimar​, The Peacock Inn – Rowsley, The Lavender Tea Rooms​

Carpenters Cottage, West Bank Cottage, Candle House

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FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Robin’s Hood Stride?
Derbyshire's famous Peak District landscape contains these striking gritstone towers near the village of Elton. Walkers frequently encounter the rocks while exploring the surrounding moorland trails.

What type of place is Robin’s Hood Stride?
Robin’s Hood Stride is an unusual gritstone rock formation in the Peak District of Derbyshire.

When is the best time to visit Robin’s Hood Stride?
Spring to autumn offers the most reliable weather conditions for exploring the crags. Clearer days during these months also provide the best illumination for taking photographs of the stone towers.

What can you do at Robin’s Hood Stride?
Climbing enthusiasts can tackle some of the hardest gritstone routes in the region right here. Families also love hunting for the secluded hermit cave hidden behind the old yew trees.

How long should I spend at Robin’s Hood Stride?
An hour or two usually gives you plenty of time to scramble over the rocks and see the cave. Serious climbers will want to stay much longer to properly test themselves on the crags.

Where do I park at Robin’s Hood Stride?
A total of ten spaces are available close by, divided equally between five day and five overnight spots. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Robin’s Hood Stride?
The Shalimar, The Peacock Inn – Rowsley, and The Lavender Tea Rooms offer three choices for food in the immediate area. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I stay near Robin’s Hood Stride?
Carpenters Cottage, West Bank Cottage, and Candle House provide three options for anyone needing overnight accommodation nearby. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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