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Heathylee

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

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Heathylee

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

Moderate

4.8

(84)

548

hikers

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

04:50

16.6km

440m

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: July 17, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

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After 11 m for 144 m

Customers only

After 16.4 km for 144 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.21 km

Ramshaw Rocks

Peak

5.44 km

Hen Cloud

Highlight • Climb

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

Tip by

6.80 km

View from The Roaches Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Signposts are lacking in some places.

Tip by

7.15 km

The Roaches

Nature Reserve

7.80 km

Layered Sedimentary Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

interestingly sedimented and eroded rocks

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8.09 km

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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8.22 km

Rabbit Rock (The Roaches)

Highlight • Climb

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

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10.6 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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10.7 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 platform in the chasm from where a speech or sermon may have been given. Lud's Church is a great place to stop off on your way to The Roaches and is a short walk from the free Gradbach car park.

Tip by

10.8 km

Forest Wood – Luds Church

Highlight • Gorge

Forest Wood is an ancient forest and serene woodland sanctuary in the Peak District. A visit here, and you'll be captivated by the tranquil environment and peaceful trails.

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16.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.22 km

5.09 km

1.77 km

451 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.01 km

4.77 km

1.85 km

1.44 km

201 m

142 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Tuesday 18 August

18°C

12°C

51 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

July 19, 2022,The Roaches

Unable to go over Gradbach Hill had to detour just after Scout Camp at Gradbach Mill due to dog off lead in farm yard BEWARE

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

Hen Cloud

View from The Roaches Ridge

Layered Sedimentary Rocks