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The Roaches – Luds Church Loop from Flash

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The Roaches – Luds Church Loop from Flash

Elias and Kylie Cross planned a hike

May 1, 2022

The Roaches – Luds Church Loop from Flash

Hard

06:04

20.9km

3.4km/h

530m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.69 km

Hen Cloud

Highlight • Climb

Just above the market town of Leek lies The Roaches. This outcrop is called Hen Cloud

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8.67 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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9.30 km

Doxey Pool

Highlight • Viewpoint

This tiny little pool is said to be home to a malicious mermaid named Jenny Greenteeth. The mysterious Doxey Pool can be found on the path that runs across the …

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10.1 km

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.

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12.9 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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13.0 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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20.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

3.89 km

2.42 km

1.15 km

497 m

155 m

Surfaces

9.70 km

3.77 km

2.41 km

1.64 km

1.23 km

1.03 km

155 m

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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The Roaches – Luds Church Loop from Flash

Hen Cloud

Rocky Steps at Black Brook Nature Reserve

Doxey Pool

Trig point on The Roaches

Luds Church Entrance

Lud's Church

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