Point of interest
Rowtor Rocks
2 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Allan
September 5, 2022
Nestled on a hill in the sleepy Derbyshire village of Birchover is an unusual rock outcropping. The rocks contain a number of caves and numerous features which look as though they may have ritualistic origins. Poke around, and you’ll spot what look like altars, thrones, and arcane symbols carved into the stones. Given the proximity to other Bronze Age sites such as the Nine Ladies Stone Circle, it’s easy to think that the formations at Rowtor Rocks date from the same period and were a site of significance, perhaps for Druid rituals. The walk from Winster to Stanton-in-Peak via Birchover, including the Rowtor Caves and Stanton Moor is a fantastic walk with the Druid Inn & Red Lion pubs providing refreshment. If you can make it all the way to the Flying Childers Inn in Stanton-in-Peak you'll be rewarded with another fine drinking establishment.
Nestled on a hill in the sleepy Derbyshire village of Birchover is an unusual rock outcropping. The rocks contain a number of caves and numerous features which look as though they may have ritualistic origins. Poke around, and you’ll spot what look like altars, thrones, and arcane symbols carved in…
Rowtor Rocks by Airbnb Experiences
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Location
Birchover, England