Castleton to Rocester
OSM map layer · LineString
53.14, -1.73 · rel 50287
53.14, -1.73 · rel 50287
Limestone Way
78,7 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Derbyshire · 53.14°N ·
1.73°W
78,7km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
34
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Cave
1× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
5× monument
2× ruins
1× viewpoint
4× Water
4× summit
3× cave
1× Attraction
village cross
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Richard Arkwright
monument ·
37 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Rocester Abbey
ruins ·
39 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Robin Hood Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
72 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Town Well
Water ·
74 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Robin Hood's Stride
summit ·
80 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Lime Kiln
ruins ·
82 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Hall Well
Water ·
83 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Moatlow Knob
summit ·
170 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Hermits Cave
cave ·
171 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Bradwell Moor
summit ·
115 m off route
55,9 km
71%
Devil's Arse (Peak Cavern)
cave ·
131 m off route
55,9 km
71%
Hurd Low
summit ·
215 m off route
55,9 km
71%
Titan Shaft
cave ·
225 m off route
55,9 km
71%
Roll of Honour
monument ·
on the route
78,7 km
100%
Castleton War Memorial
monument ·
25 m off route
78,7 km
100%
Roll of Honour
monument ·
30 m off route
78,7 km
100%
Peveril Castle Visitor Centre
Attraction ·
69 m off route
78,7 km
100%
Russet Well
Water ·
215 m off route
78,7 km
100%
Slop Moll
Water ·
215 m off route
78,7 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Limestone Way is 78.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Limestone Way takes approximately 19h 35min to complete.
No, Limestone Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Limestone Way starts near coordinates 53.3414, -1.7753.
Limestone Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.