The Top 5 Gorges around Heaton
Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 5
to choose from around Heaton. 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 Heaton.
to choose from around Heaton. 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 Heaton.
Last updated: November 3, 2025
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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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.
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Lud's Church Gorge
Highlight (Segment) • Gorge
The gorge has a rich history intertwined with both religious and literary lore. It's most famous for being a secret meeting place for the Lollards, a 15th-century religious group, during a time of persecution of followers of Catholicism.
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Thursbitch Valley
Highlight • Viewpoint
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
This website describes some of the history behind the area :
alangarner.atspace.org/votd.html
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Descent past the rocks at Lud's Church
Highlight • Forest
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)
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