Roaches Gate – The Roaches Loop loop from Leekfrith

Bike touring routes & trails

Staffordshire Moorlands

Leekfrith

Roaches Gate – The Roaches Loop loop from Leekfrith

Moderate

riders

Roaches Gate – The Roaches Loop loop from Leekfrith

01:03

14.1km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

469 m

The Roaches

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Worth the climb, even on an overcast day. Plenty of pedestrians, cars and dogs plus steep, potholed, gravelly descents to be aware of.

Tip by

954 m

Roaches Gate

Highlight • Trail

Access to The Roaches.

Tip by

3.49 km

View of Tittesworth Reservoir from The Roaches Climb

Highlight • Climb

4.69 km

Black Brook Wooden Bridge Crossing

Highlight • River

Footbridges over Black Brook, no problem with a bike. Long & testing bridleway, steep, narrow, gnarly, rutted & rough in places, it's a steep gravel track past the school at Roach End.

Tip by

5.88 km

The Roaches Loop

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A great loop that takes in the moorland around The Roaches. Always really quiet, very exposed so best to be ridden when the wind isn't too strong.

Tip by

10.7 km

This icrecream van is a regular feature at this spot on Roach Road. It is at the squeeze stile brick wall which is signposted for Luds Church. They also sell hot chocolate, tea and coffee.
And pot noodles!!

Tip by