Roche Abbey Ruins – Laughton Pond and Waterfall loop from Roche Abbey

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Roche Abbey Ruins – Laughton Pond and Waterfall loop from Roche Abbey

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Roche Abbey Ruins – Laughton Pond and Waterfall loop from Roche Abbey

02:41

10.0km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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761 m

Roche Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Hiking Path goes around the grounds and into the fields. Small car park is available but can get boggy in adverse weather.

Tip by

1.06 km

Abbey Stepping Stones Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Man made water fall near roche abbey, not the prettiest but if your near by worth a look.
there are stepping stones to get to it.

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1.10 km

Stepping Stones Across the Stream

Highlight • Structure

slippery when wet

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1.45 km

Climb From Roche Abbey to Slade Hooton

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

3.15 km

Roche Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

One goes back in time around the grounds

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4.16 km

The Travellers' Rest

Highlight • Pub

Great place to stop for a pint.. I believe it opens at 1pm on a weekday.. Dog friendly as well

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7.90 km

Slade Hills Plantation

Forest

9.15 km

Laughton Pond and Waterfall

Highlight • Lake

A lovely little waterfall in the grounds of Roche Abbey

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9.16 km

Roche Abbey Tunnel Entrance

Highlight • Structure

This tunnel entrance was originally made in the medieval period. The tunnel continues several metres into the bank wall below water level of Laughton Pond, its other end is not …

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9.38 km

Grange Wood

Forest

10.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.59 km

2.79 km

1.51 km

1.14 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.59 km

3.23 km

926 m

627 m

515 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

18°C

9°C

88 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

July 18, 2025,Hike

Wasn't going to make this stroll visible, but why not. Basically a circular from the Leger Lakes cafe in Laughton. Cafe is excellent and the countryside around there is very pleasant. Rolling hills with nice scenery and old houses