The Ethels of the Peak District in 45 Walks

Route Forty-three: Harthill and Stanton Moors

Ethels Bagged: Harthill Moor, Stanton Moor
Start Point
Youlgreave
Grid Reference
SK 211 643
Total Distance
8.4 miles (13.5 km)
Total Climbing
442 metres
Estimated Time
4 hours
Difficulty Grade
Hard

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Route Overview & Notes

Route Forty-three of the Peak District Ethels compilation is a fantastic 8.4-mile walk starting from Youlgreave. This challenging route bags two historic moorland summits — Harthill Moor and Stanton Moor — taking you across ancient stone circles, gritstone edges, and wooded valleys.

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