Luds Church Entrance – Lud's Church loop from The Roaches

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Staffordshire Moorlands

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Luds Church Entrance – Lud's Church loop from The Roaches

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Luds Church Entrance – Lud's Church loop from The Roaches

01:59

6.75km

180m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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1.71 km

Luds Church Entrance

Highlight • Natural Monument

A short walk from the Gradbach car park, Luds Church is a fabulous mystical chasm formed by prehistoric landslides. It's very muddy all year round though, so not one for white trainers!

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1.77 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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1.84 km

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.

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2.08 km

View from Lud's Church

Highlight • Viewpoint

i found this by a mistake , glad i did. i went off oringinal path and down and found this

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2.08 km

Rock Climbing at Peak District National Park

Highlight • Climb

2.61 km

River Dane in Forest Wood

Highlight • River

Narrow path along the Dane river and sometimes above it. a bit rocky in places with not much width

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2.75 km

Stepping Stone River Crossing, Peak District National Park

Highlight • River

Fun little river crossing across stepping stones. Can become a little tricky after heavier rainfall. There’s always some rocks lying around to help build new stepping stones.

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6.75 km

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