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West Midlands Region

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Heathylee

View of Ramshaw Rocks – The Ramshaw Serpent loop from The Roaches

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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire

Staffordshire Moorlands

Heathylee

View of Ramshaw Rocks – The Ramshaw Serpent loop from The Roaches

Moderate

4.4

(7)

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View of Ramshaw Rocks – The Ramshaw Serpent loop from The Roaches

02:06

7.16km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.42 km

WWII Sherman Tank

Highlight • Monument

2.45 km

Abandoned WW2 Sherman Tank at Upper Hulme

Highlight • Viewpoint

Abandoned WW2 Sherman Tank at Upper Hulme used for target practise by the military....

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4.09 km

View to the Southeast of Ramshaw Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The road is not too busy but please take care.

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4.26 km

View of Ramshaw Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic views from up here over big skies and a rugged landscape. Well worth the effort on a sunny day.👌

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6.44 km

View of Ramshaw Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ascending & Descending from Ramshaw Rocks

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6.50 km

The Ramshaw Serpent

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is a very striking resemblance to a serpent.

The eye seems deliberately carved upon closer inspection.

It has a tainted history in modern times as Myra Hindley was seen …

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6.54 km

Winking Man Rock, Ramshaw Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

An easy walk to the top with breathtaking views.

Look between the rocks toward the A53 and you will see the profile of the Winking Man.

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6.84 km

The Hanging Stone

Highlight • Natural Monument

Notice the deliberate cleft at the top. There is another, but less impressive, such rock further along.

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7.16 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.88 km

2.81 km

1.44 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.65 km

2.48 km

1.44 km

329 m

248 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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Thursday 2 July

22°C

9°C

0 %

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View of Ramshaw Rocks – The Ramshaw Serpent loop from The Roaches

WWII Sherman Tank

Abandoned WW2 Sherman Tank at Upper Hulme

View to the Southeast of Ramshaw Ridge

View of Ramshaw Rocks

View of Ramshaw Rocks

The Ramshaw Serpent

Winking Man Rock, Ramshaw Rocks

The Hanging Stone

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