Elton Walks & Route Maps

This is a very enjoyable walk from the old lead mining village of Elton. There are plenty of interesting things for you to see on the way: A stone circle, Robin Hood's Stride (an unusual rock formation), and a medieval hermit's cave.

There are some hills but quite gentle but it will be muddy in places when wet. There are some steep drops from the cliffs near Robin Hood's Stride so please be careful, especially if you're doing the walk with children.

From the village of Elton, this lovely walk takes you along the Limestone Way through pleasant countryside to the ancient lead-mining village of Winster with its attractive streets and Old Market Hall. From there, it's on to pretty Clough Wood which is carpeted in bluebells in Spring.

The final leg takes you to the pretty pink gritstone village of Birchover with its pubs and cafes for you to enjoy before the final uphill leg back to Elton.

There are some hills to climb but nothing too strenuous and it can be muddy in places when wet.

This beautiful walk takes you on a special journey that includes the lovely Bradford Dale which is wonderful for nature and bird lovers and an intriguing medieval hermit's cave. The highlight of the walk is Robin Hood's Stride which is an unusual rock formation for you to explore.

There are some hills to climb but nothing too strenuous and it can be muddy in places when wet. There are some steep drops from the cliffs near Robin Hood's Stride so please be careful, especially if you're doing the walk with children.