Roche Abbey Ruins – Laughton Pond and Waterfall loop from Maltby

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Rotherham

Maltby

Roche Abbey Ruins – Laughton Pond and Waterfall loop from Maltby

Easy

4.8

(6)

hikers

Roche Abbey Ruins – Laughton Pond and Waterfall loop from Maltby

01:49

6.92km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.35 km

Roche Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Hiking Path goes around the grounds and into the fields. Small car park is available but can get boggy in adverse weather.

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3.50 km

Stone Bridge and Ruins at Maltby Dike

Highlight • Historical Site

3.53 km

Roche Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautifully set in a valley landscaped by ‘Capability’ Brown in the 18th Century, Roche Abbey was once home to 50 monks and 100 lay brothers.
Despite the monastry being supressed …

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3.65 km

Stepping Stones Across the Stream

Highlight • Structure

slippery when wet

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3.69 km

Abbey Stepping Stones Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Man made water fall near roche abbey, not the prettiest but if your near by worth a look.
there are stepping stones to get to it.

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3.71 km

Laughton Pond and Waterfall

Highlight • Lake

A lovely little waterfall in the grounds of Roche Abbey

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3.72 km

Roche Abbey Tunnel Entrance

Highlight • Structure

This tunnel entrance was originally made in the medieval period. The tunnel continues several metres into the bank wall below water level of Laughton Pond, its other end is not …

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