A fabulous place to explore but it's very muddy! Apparently, the sun only shines in the chasm on midsummer's day. Keep an eye out for the Devil's Pulpit, a natural …

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2.78 km

Coin Log

Highlight • Forest

Best not wear your best shoes going down there, it does get a bit muddy especially after some rain....

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2.83 km

Luds Church Gorge

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Breathtaking to walk through the heart of Luds Church. Does get a bit boggy though when it has rained and needs some surefootedness at times.

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2.90 km

Luds Church Entrance

Highlight • Natural Monument

A short walk from the Gradbach car park, Luds Church is a fabulous mystical chasm formed by prehistoric landslides. It's very muddy all year round though, so not one for white trainers!

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3.77 km

View of the Peak District from the Forest

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6.99 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.47 km

2.20 km

1.39 km

478 m

260 m

Surfaces

2.35 km

2.01 km

1.81 km

317 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (270 m)

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