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West Midlands Region
Staffordshire
Staffordshire Moorlands
Heaton

Rabbit Rock (The Roaches) – Trig point on The Roaches loop from Wincle

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West Midlands Region
Staffordshire
Staffordshire Moorlands
Heaton

Rabbit Rock (The Roaches) – Trig point on The Roaches loop from Wincle

Moderate

5.0

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Rabbit Rock (The Roaches) – Trig point on The Roaches loop from Wincle

02:58

10.0km

300m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

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1

223 m

River Dane — along the Dane Valley Way

Highlight • Trail

The River Dane is a tributary of the River Weaver, flowing off the Peak District and down towards the Irish Sea.

The Dane Valley Way follows the eastern bank along …

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2

1.19 km

Hanging Stone

Highlight • Natural Monument

The rock probably took its name from the fact that the upper layers of rock overhang slightly, or maybe from the old-english word ‘hangra’, meaning ‘a wood on a steep …

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3

2.80 km

Hanging Rock Outcrop, The Roaches

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of a number of hanging rock outcrops along the ridge from The Roaches. Great views across the Cheshire Plain, Staffordshire Moorlands and The Peak District.

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4

4.57 km

The Roaches Rock Slab Path

Highlight • Natural Monument

The rock slabbed path from the road at Roach end up to the summit of the Roaches has impressive views and a few well-placed rocks, perfect for silly photo opportunities.

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5

4.81 km

Rabbit Rock (The Roaches)

Highlight • Climb

Unique rock formation in the Roaches, quite literally in the shape of rabbits!

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6

4.94 km

Trig point on The Roaches

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Roaches in the Peak District are a dramatic gritstone ridge, attracting hikers and climbers with their rugged beauty. These rocky outcrops offer stunning views and challenging terrain, making them a popular destination.

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7

5.24 km

Layered Sedimentary Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

interestingly sedimented and eroded rocks

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8

5.78 km

Slab Rock and Stone Cairns

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Great ssries of rocks in this formation

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10.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.50 km

3.32 km

144 m

Surfaces

4.73 km

3.32 km

1.13 km

508 m

144 m

134 m

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Monday 17 August

18°C

13°C

37 %

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