Higher Hurdsfield

The Top 5 Gorges around Higher Hurdsfield

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 5 to choose from around Higher Hurdsfield. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure around Higher Hurdsfield.

Lud's Church

Forest Wood – Luds Church

Luds Church Entrance

Thursbitch Valley

Descent Past Lud's Church Rocks

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Lud's Church
Hiking Highlight
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 …
Tip by Jo | The Wandering Wildflower
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Forest Wood – Luds Church
Hiking Highlight
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 oliviakellis
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Luds Church Entrance
Hiking Highlight
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!
Tip by Jo | The Wandering Wildflower
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Thursbitch Valley
Hiking Highlight
A place of folklore, mystery and magic...... It's known as Valley of the Demon!This website describes some of the history behind the area :alangarner.atspace.org/votd.html
Tip by Breeze
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Descent Past Lud's Church Rocks
Mountain Biking Highlight
Fun, long, wide & smooth descent towards Gradbach through the woods, littered with embedded rocks. Watch out for walkers visiting Lud's Church (it's NOT a church - it's a deep, moss-covered chasm/gorge full of myths)
Tip by Greg©️
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