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Trig point on The Roaches – Hen Cloud loop from Wincle

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Heaton

Trig point on The Roaches – Hen Cloud loop from Wincle

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Trig point on The Roaches – Hen Cloud loop from Wincle

04:50

16.6km

450m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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5.84 km

Rabbit Rock (The Roaches)

Highlight • Climb

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

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5.97 km

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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6.27 km

Layered Sedimentary Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

interestingly sedimented and eroded rocks

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7.13 km

Doxey Pool

Highlight • Viewpoint

This tiny little pool is said to be home to a malicious mermaid named Jenny Greenteeth. The mysterious Doxey Pool can be found on the path that runs across the …

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7.28 km

View from The Roaches Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Signposts are lacking in some places.

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8.63 km

Hen Cloud

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Just above the market town of Leek lies The Roaches. This outcrop is called Hen Cloud

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9.95 km

View of Tittesworth Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

From here you get a lovely view of Tittesworth Reservoir and the surrounding Peak District countryside. The reservoir was built in 1858 and enlarged in the 1960s, it provides drinking water to the surrounding areas, including Leek and Stoke-on-Trent.

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15.4 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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16.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.98 km

3.73 km

2.02 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.88 km

3.32 km

2.50 km

2.45 km

718 m

688 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 6 September

18°C

13°C

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Comments

July 21, 2024,Hen Cloud, The Roaches and Luds Church

A Peak District classic!
Starting at the newly marked parking bays along Roach Road, head up Hen Cloud - be sure to get your pals to run opposited to capture the shots from a distance!
Retrace your steps to follow the top along the Roaches. For the first time I discovered the climbers hut and the rock with carved steps. …

June 14, 2023,The Roaches & Lud’s church

I nearly didn't do this walk after reading reviews about how hard it was and people having to scramble up on all fours etc. i am so glad that i chose to give it a go. OK, so there is a climb to get up there but kids were doing it in pumps and im no spring chicken and i …

February 22, 2025,Misty morning Roaches & Luds Church

Followed the route @Terry shared recently - thanks! Though I missed the views this time, will definitely be back 🙂

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Trig point on The Roaches – Hen Cloud loop from Wincle

Rabbit Rock (The Roaches)