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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

The Roaches – Trig point on The Roaches loop from Leekfrith

Running trails & routes

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

The Roaches – Trig point on The Roaches loop from Leekfrith

Hard

5.0

(1)

129

runners

The Roaches – Trig point on The Roaches loop from Leekfrith

01:30

12.5km

320m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

722 m

Bawd Stone

Highlight • Natural Monument

Whether a dolmen or a fortuitous natural arrangement of rock (the jury is still out), this Bawd Stone has been visited since days of old for healing.

The less informed …

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2

1.07 km

Rocky Steps at Black Brook Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

Since the devastating fire of the roaches last summer, the upper branches of these magnificent pines were badly scorched.

But yesterday I was heartened to see nature is doing what …

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3

1.44 km

Gritstone Boulders in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Climb

1.85 km

Doxey Pool

Lake

5

2.64 km

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.

Tip by

6

2.98 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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7

5.36 km

Wooden Boardwalk in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Trail

8

7.58 km

Shelve Cliff

Highlight • Viewpoint

9

11.7 km

Memorial Hut Boulder, The Roaches

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is at the corner of the garden and in a perfect spot to lie atop of to watch the sun set.

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B

12.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.84 km

3.15 km

1.82 km

1.56 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.60 km

3.33 km

1.85 km

1.40 km

1.03 km

179 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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