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Staffordshire Moorlands

Lud's Church Gorge

Staffordshire Moorlands

Leekfrith

Lud's Church Gorge

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Lud's Church Gorge

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Peak District National Park

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

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August 13, 2025

Hiking

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".

Chris Shannon

November 9, 2025

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

Simon Wilson

April 2, 2026

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Not that magical when its rained continuously for weeks 🤣

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Lud's Church – Luds Church Gorge loop from Roaches Gradbach

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

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Luds Church Entrance – Lud's Church loop from The Roaches

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