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Leekfrith

Lud's Church – Trig point on The Roaches loop from Leekfrith

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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire

Staffordshire Moorlands

Leekfrith

Lud's Church – Trig point on The Roaches loop from Leekfrith

Hard

4.8

(11)

hikers

Lud's Church – Trig point on The Roaches loop from Leekfrith

06:22

21.5km

630m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.20 km

Ramshaw Rocks

Peak

5.20 km

Black Brook Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

11.3 km

Three Shires Head Stone Bridge and Waterfalls

Highlight • Viewpoint

Three Shires Head is the Grade II listed stream bridge (or waterfall, accounts differ) which marks the intersection of three counties; Staffordshire, Cheshire and Derbyshire.

The run around cut-thorn hill …

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16.1 km

Lud's Church

Highlight • Gorge

A fabulous place to explore but it's very muddy! Apparently, the sun only shines in the chasm on midsummer's day. Keep an eye out for the Devil's Pulpit, a natural …

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16.2 km

Luds Church Gorge

Highlight • Cave

Breathtaking to walk through the heart of Luds Church. Does get a bit boggy though when it has rained and needs some surefootedness at times.

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18.6 km

Rabbit Rock (The Roaches)

Highlight • Climb

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

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18.7 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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19.0 km

Layered Sedimentary Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

interestingly sedimented and eroded rocks

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19.9 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 …

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20.0 km

View from The Roaches Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Signposts are lacking in some places.

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21.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

5.76 km

2.76 km

311 m

302 m

226 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.22 km

5.89 km

2.45 km

2.16 km

977 m

781 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Friday 26 June

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Lud's Church – Trig point on The Roaches loop from Leekfrith

Three Shires Head Stone Bridge and Waterfalls

Lud's Church

Luds Church Gorge

Rabbit Rock (The Roaches)

Trig point on The Roaches

Layered Sedimentary Rocks

Doxey Pool

View from The Roaches Ridge

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