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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire

Staffordshire Moorlands

Leekfrith

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

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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire

Staffordshire Moorlands

Leekfrith

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

Easy

4.9

(40)

326

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

01:55

6.53km

180m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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1.29 km

Hanging Rock Outcrop, The Roaches

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of a number of hanging rock outcrops along the ridge from The Roaches. Great views across the Cheshire Plain, Staffordshire Moorlands and The Peak District.

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3.11 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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3.11 km

Rock Climbing at Peak District National Park

Highlight • Climb

3.34 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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3.41 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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5.14 km

Bearstone Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a striking natural feature nestled within the Peak District's picturesque countryside. It's a clear, well-maintained path up to the rock which is ideal for famillies.

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5.52 km

The Roaches Rock Slab Path

Highlight • Natural Monument

The rock slabbed path from the road at Roach end up to the summit of the Roaches has impressive views and a few well-placed rocks, perfect for silly photo opportunities.

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5.76 km

Rabbit Rock (The Roaches)

Highlight • Climb

Unique rock formation in the Roaches, quite literally in the shape of rabbits!

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6.53 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.86 km

2.49 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.77 km

2.54 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Friday 26 June

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

Hanging Rock Outcrop, The Roaches

View from Lud's Church

Rock Climbing at Peak District National Park

Lud's Church

Luds Church Gorge

Bearstone Rock

The Roaches Rock Slab Path

Rabbit Rock (The Roaches)

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