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West Midlands Region
Staffordshire
Staffordshire Moorlands
Leekfrith

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

Easy

4.0

(4)

35

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

00:59

3.49km

70m

Hiking

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

Last updated: February 4, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

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48 m

Ice Cream Van at Roach End

Highlight • Rest Area

This icrecream van is a regular feature at this spot on Roach Road. It is at the squeeze stile brick wall which is signposted for Luds Church. They also sell hot chocolate, tea and coffee.
And pot noodles!!

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1.77 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 …

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4

1.79 km

Coin Log

Highlight • Forest

Best not wear your best shoes going down there, it does get a bit muddy especially after some rain....

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5

1.84 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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6

1.91 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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3.49 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.74 km

710 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.95 km

339 m

163 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 6 May

13°C

3°C

13 %

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