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Staffordshire Moorlands

Trig point on The Roaches – Lud's Church loop from Leekfrith

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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Trig point on The Roaches – Lud's Church loop from Leekfrith

Hard

91

runners

Trig point on The Roaches – Lud's Church loop from Leekfrith

02:12

18.6km

520m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

4.48 km

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 …

Tip by

2

5.16 km

Gritstone Boulders in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Climb

5.57 km

Doxey Pool

Lake

4

6.36 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

5

6.70 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.

Tip by

6

9.18 km

Forest Wood – Luds Church

Highlight • Gorge

Forest Wood is an ancient forest and serene woodland sanctuary in the Peak District. A visit here, and you'll be captivated by the tranquil environment and peaceful trails.

Tip by

7

9.33 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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8

9.51 km

Wooden Boardwalk in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Trail

9

13.8 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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B

18.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

3.06 km

2.61 km

1.77 km

355 m

134 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

3.51 km

1.96 km

940 m

350 m

267 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Wednesday 21 October

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3°C

13 %

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