Cork Stone – Nine Ladies Stone Circle loop from Birchover

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Cork Stone – Nine Ladies Stone Circle loop from Birchover

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Cork Stone – Nine Ladies Stone Circle loop from Birchover

02:49

9.82km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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Fairy Throne Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

A stone rock in the shape of a throne. Handy if you fancy a grand place for a picnic!

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Cork Stone

Highlight • Climb

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Stanton Moor Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

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Highlight • Natural Monument

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Nine Ladies Stone Circle

Highlight • Historical Site

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Sheepwalk Wood

Forest

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Holy Trinity Church, Stanton-in-Peak

Highlight • Religious Site

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View of Haddon Hall and Surrounding Countryside

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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Forest

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Birchover Millennium Stone

Highlight • Monument

The millennium stone is seen in context here SK2362 : Birchover millennium stone 2000 The inscription below reads "Millennium stone. This stone from which a circular core has been cut …

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