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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Trig point on The Roaches – Hen Cloud loop from Leekfrith

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Trig point on The Roaches – Hen Cloud loop from Leekfrith

Moderate

4.8

(41)

268

hikers

Trig point on The Roaches – Hen Cloud loop from Leekfrith

03:52

13.4km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

456 m

Tittesworth Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Tittesworth Reservoir is a great place to visit. Various walking loops are signposted, the longest one taking you all the way around the reservoir. It is usually relatively quiet and dog friendly.

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2

6.60 km

The Roaches Rock Slab Path

Highlight • Natural Monument

The rock slabbed path from the road at Roach end up to the summit of the Roaches has impressive views and a few well-placed rocks, perfect for silly photo opportunities.

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3

6.83 km

Rabbit Rock (The Roaches)

Highlight • Climb

Unique rock formation in the Roaches, quite literally in the shape of rabbits!

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4

6.96 km

Trig point on The Roaches

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Roaches in the Peak District are a dramatic gritstone ridge, attracting hikers and climbers with their rugged beauty. These rocky outcrops offer stunning views and challenging terrain, making them a popular destination.

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5

7.26 km

Layered Sedimentary Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

interestingly sedimented and eroded rocks

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6

8.13 km

Doxey Pool

Highlight • Viewpoint

This tiny little pool is said to be home to a malicious mermaid named Jenny Greenteeth. The mysterious Doxey Pool can be found on the path that runs across the …

Tip by

7

8.27 km

View from The Roaches Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Signposts are lacking in some places.

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8

9.63 km

Hen Cloud

Highlight • Climb

Just above the market town of Leek lies The Roaches. This outcrop is called Hen Cloud

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B

13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.00 km

4.09 km

1.43 km

1.22 km

643 m

Surfaces

6.95 km

2.70 km

1.82 km

928 m

702 m

287 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Saturday 27 June

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12°C

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