🗺️ The route
Free to viewIf you’re into your legends then this walk is for you. This Robin Hood’s Stoop and Little John’s grave circular will take you to the point Robin Hood allegedly shot the arrow from and where it landed in Hathersage, which was the decider to where Little John would later be buried.
What to expect
This walk starts off picturesque leading you towards stepping stones across the river Derwent before taking you up onto the hillside where you’ll get amazing views across the beautiful village of Hathersage that you’ll explore afterwards.
Although the stepping stones are mainly solid, the differ quite vastly in size making crossing them a little tricky at points.
Getting there & parking
Oddfellows car Park, Hathersage – S32 1DU. This is a pay and display car park, there is also alternative parking at the train station on the next street.
Good to know
Yes, along the route.
No, dogs aren't allowed on this walk.
Expect woodland, riverside paths and tracks underfoot. What we wear for it ↓
The route
- 4.8 Miles
- 2-3 Hours
- Moderate
This is a circular route, starting roadside but then following a mix of riverside paths, fields and tracks before heading back down through woodland and into the village to find Little John’s Grave.
- Hathersage Stepping Stones
- Robin Hood's Stoop
- Little Johns Grave
Step-by-step
- From the car park head onto the main road leading towards Hope.
- You'll pass under a bridge and shortly after will see a footpath on your left, take this.
- Follow the path through the fields and towards the riverside.
- Cross the stepping stones and head up the hill the other side.
- You will reach a hall, follow the track round and to the left.
- Enjoy the views over Hathersage but look out for Robin Hood's Stoop on your right hand side, its not obvious.
- Carry on along this track until you see a footpath sign on your left, head down this track and past the houses.
- Following straight on, through the field and into the woods you'll be heading downhill here.
- Go through the gate and turn right on the track and take your first left back into fields and towards the river.
- head right along the river and to the main road.
- Turn left here and head bak into Hathersage towards The George.
- Turn right up the main road before turning left just after The Bank House.
- A short walk down here you'll see a signpost pointing to 'the church' follow this up the hill.
- On visiting the church head back down into Hathersage and back to the car park.
Your walk
Heading out? Take this walk with you
Free members get the tools to follow it on the day, so you're not relying on phone signal.
- GPX downloadFor your phone, watch or Komoot.
- Printable route cardOne page with the route, pit stops and an emergency line.
- Track it & get the stampTick it off and add the miles to your log.
Tips & what to bring
Take your time crossing the stepping stones and wear good footwear with plenty of grip as the stones can be slippery.
What we'd pack for this walk
See how we wear it →Kit we actually use, picked for this route.
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For the stepping stones We both wearLa Sportiva TX4
Grippy, supportive approach shoe we wear on rockier Peak trails.
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Always in the pack Ads wearsRevolutionRace Waterproof Jacket
Bright, fully waterproof shell for proper British weather. Ads' go-to in the orange.
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Room for water & snacks Char usesDeuter Speed Lite 23
Lightweight, low-bulk pack for fast, lighter days.
