Robin Hood's Stride
Robin Hood's Stride (also known as Mock Beggar's Mansion) is a rock formation in the White Peak area of the Peak District, in Derbyshire close to the village of Elton. It reaches 823 feet above sea level. The nearest town is Bakewell, to the north.
The rocks are along the course of the Limestone Way long distance walking route and are a popular tourist spot. They can be accessed by the Limestone Way just off the B5056 between Haddon Hall and Winster, or from the unclassified road from Alport to Elton.
- Location map: 53°9’26"N, 1°39’58"W
The formation consists of gritstone boulders deeply seamed by water flows. Limited short climbing is possible; nearby Cratcliffe Tor provides more serious routes. The two "pinnacles" are Weasel pinnacle (at the eastern end) and Inaccessible pinnacle (to the west).
The landscape
An ancient road, possibly prehistoric or Roman, the Derbyshire Portway (also known as Old Manchester Lane and The Chariot Way) passed close to the outcrop.[1]
Nearby is Nine Stones Close, a four-stone circle[2] and, at Cratcliffe Tor, a rock shelter known as the Hermit's Cave, containing a crucifix carving dated stylistically to the 13th or 14th century.[3]
On film and television
Robin Hood's Stride features in an episode of The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1984) and the film The Princess Bride (1987).
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References
- ↑ Shone, Anton; Smart, Dean: The Derbyshire Portway: An archaeological assessment report (Wirksworth Archaeological Society)
- ↑ National Heritage List 1008007: Nine Stone Close small stone circle (Scheduled ancient monument entry)
- ↑ National Heritage List 1008008: Cratcliff Rocks hermitage (Scheduled ancient monument entry)
