At a glance
Roystone Rocks Walk
- Distance
- 3.25 miles
- Estimated time
- 1.5 hours
- Route type
- Circular
- GPS app guided
- Yes
- Parking
- Minninglow Car Park 53.12003, -1.71120
- Characteristics
- Countryside
- Ascent
- 90 m
Derbyshire Walks
Roystone Rocks Walk & Route Map
This walk explores the windswept hilltop of Roystone Rocks, where ancient flint finds hint at Mesolithic history beneath your feet.
This walk follows open countryside paths with an optional climb up Minninglow for wider views, with a few quiet lane sections to take care on.
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The walk
Roystone Rocks Walk
This walk explores the area around Roystone Rocks, a rough collection of rocks scattered on the hilltop. Excavations around the stones have unearthed many flint tools dating back to the Mesolithic.
There is a little detour on the bottom right section of the route, where you can take to walk to the top of the Minninglow Hill.
There is also some walking along quiet country lanes at times on this walk. They are quiet roads, but please be aware of any cars that may be travelling along.
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Overall rating5.0
An outstanding walk
Dog heaven
Clear and easy
Hard going with a buggy
Not wheelchair accessible
No facilities
Take a packed lunch
Spot on
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Walker review
Lovely walk, highly recommend and would definitely be doing it again
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