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Lud's Church Gorge

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Lud's Church Gorge

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    1. Lud's Church – Luds Church Gorge loop from Wincle

    9.66km

    02:46

    230m

    230m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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

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    August 13, 2025

    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.

    The chasm's unique atmosphere also makes it a strong candidate for the Green Chapel in the medieval tale, "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight".

      November 9, 2025

      Impressive gorge, with the mist in the morning made it very atmospheric, also go early in morning it's very quiet

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        Distance 908 m

        Uphill 50 m

        Downhill 0 m

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        Location: Leekfrith, Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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